When you read this title, you probably thought we were going to talk about Google, right? Google has been the leader in company culture and employee engagement for years. But …
The Company Culture Tips to Steal from Warby Parker
So often, we hear stories about companies with giant budgets supplying employees with arcade games and unlimited gourmet snacks. But some perks are just not practical or they’re too extreme …
Five Effective Strategies to Engage Your Team
By Cynthia Pizarro, President of Ohana Software One of my favorite mission statements is that of Indianapolis based DEFENDERS: “You don’t build businesses. You build leaders.” It’s about people first. …
Engagement, Communication, and Company Culture : An Interview with Kimberly Abel
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Kimberly Abel-Lanier, an employee engagement thought-leader, writer, and speaker. As a judge for this year’s North American Employee Engagement Awards, Kim saw …
Inspiring Your Team with Purpose
What makes some companies wildly successful while others struggle to survive? Sustaining a business in today’s competitive economy is hard, but the companies that figure it out have something in …
Find a Workplace Wellness Accountability Partner
If you’re anything like me, you don’t let your leftover holiday treats go to waste. Banana bread for breakfast, fudge mid-morning, cookies after lunch… Then, you come home and spend …
Your Mission Statement Needs Some Work
We’re all pretty much in agreement – every company needs a mission statement to be successful. And basically, every mission statement that’s ever been created, documented, and posted… not that …
5 Must-See Videos on Building Trust
Not too long ago, our team attended a leadership conference and trust was pervasive in many, if not all, of the breakout sessions. It got us thinking, and the following …
7 Ways To Strengthen Your Internal Communications Strategy
We usually make effective communication a tier-one priority with our customers, partners, vendors, and even our potential employees. Those lines of communications are, indeed, essential to our businesses, but what …
3 Things You’re Getting Wrong About Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a vital part of the success of a business. Employees are the most important, and often most underappreciated, part of a company. There are countless studies linking …