Every business needs a something to value. More than a bottom line or mission statement, a thriving company culture can lead employees through the ups and downs of a startup while allowing staff to be part of a community. If your organization is struggling with building a distinct culture, here...
Leaders of companies both small and large are tasked with creating a company culture that is both encouraging and motivating to employees. According to a recent article from Inc., there are three important factors that lead to a motivational culture. The first is learning. Employees need to feel that they...
Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on office life to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. * What Countries Have the Longest Average Working Hours? [PayScale] * How Does Office Design Influence Productivity? [infographic] [PayScale] * HP Lays Off 27,000 Employees in...
Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on business and work motivation-related topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorites from this week. * Can Bringing Your Dog to Work Boost Job Satisfaction? [infographic] [PayScale] * Do You Experience Social Anxiety? Research Reveals Influence of Small-Group Dynamics...
We know that employee stress has a direct effect on individual productivity, but a new survey by ComPsych Corporation provides some hard statistics on stress and work. Read on for five reasons your stressed-out teams are slowing down the company's growth. 1. Increased absenteeism. Nearly 15 percent of...
In the ongoing debate over the factors most crucial to a business' success, one matchup remains constant: culture vs. strategy. Today's must-reads tackle this topic from various angles. * Culture either drives company strategy or undermines it. Don't let "culture vultures" suffocate your strategy....
