ComplianceMnthlyRecap MH 5.16.22

Culture Questions

Posted by: Bill Olson    Dec 4, 2018 11:59:30 AM

shutterstock_744417571With unemployment continuing at historically low numbers, it’s up to employers to win sought-after candidates. During an interview, employers are likely ready for the culture question. When asked about culture directly, according to an article in Fast Company, interviewers are quick to offer pat or polished answers.

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Topics: recruitment, corporate culture, recruiting, company culture

Giving Thanks in the Office

Posted by: Bill Olson    Nov 13, 2018 12:05:32 PM

shutterstock_1048653047While our personal lives may offer plenty of opportunities to give thanks, it's also important to make a habit of it in our professional lives, according to an article in the Cobb Business Journal. Few people in a study cited expressed gratitude for their work, and that might be because a culture of gratitude needs to be cultivated in the office, and from the top. Business leaders worried that giving thanks will be seen as hinting at a promotion, showing weakness, or failing to inspire hard work should take note of leaders like Richard Branson and Oprah Winfrey. Both view gratitude as an essential element of success and built empires by cultivating a culture of thankfulness. The data supports that mindset, with the vast majority of employees reporting they'd work harder for a more grateful boss.

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Topics: leadership, corporate culture, company culture

The Killjoy of Office Culture

Posted by: Geoff Mukhtar    Sep 14, 2017 8:30:00 AM

office cultureOne of the latest things trending right now in business is the importance of office culture. When everyone in the office is working well together, productivity rises and efficiency increases. Naturally, the opposite is true when employees do not work well together and the corporate culture suffers. So, what are these barriers and what can you do to avoid them?

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Topics: human resources, corporate culture, teamwork

A Country Polarized? Make Sure Your Office Isn’t

Posted by: Geoff Mukhtar    Jun 22, 2017 4:13:25 PM

teamworkOne of the latest things trending right now in business is the importance of office culture. When everyone in the office is working well together, productivity rises and efficiency increases. Naturally, the opposite is true when employees do not work well together and the corporate culture suffers. So, what are these barriers and what can you do to avoid them?

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Topics: office productivity, corporate culture, teamwork