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Corporate culture often presents a polished image, but this article by Neel Vaidhyanatha highlights the gap between rhetoric and reality in many organizations. It discusses how superficial cultural transformations can lead to employee dissatisfaction when companies prioritize appearance over genuine values. For a truly positive culture, the piece recommends authentic values, alignment between actions and promises, and focusing on employee well-being. Read the full analysis here: Beyond the Rhetoric: The Reality of Corporate Culture #CorporateCulture #HRInsights #EmployeeEngagement #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing https://lnkd.in/dVZcQY43

Lately, I've been reflecting on how the term 'culture' has become not just overused, but also misappropriated. Culture is far more than just office perks like free fruit or employee benefits—it’s the essence of our daily interactions and the shared values that guide us. It’s a collective effort, not solely the responsibility of the employer. We all play a pivotal role in cultivating the environment we work in. My colleague Emily Mills wrote a blog on this topic last year, and the concept of 'culture' within the workplace, which you can read the blog by clicking the link below. How do you contribute to your workplace culture? #workplaceculture #leadership #businessculture https://hubs.la/Q02vMq9k0

There’s a widespread understanding that managing corporate culture is key to business success, yet few companies actually articulate their culture in a way that informs employee behavior. Head to the link below for six strategies for building a corporate culture that works. #corporateculture

Corporate Culture gets a lot of attention in business press, scholarly articles and popular media today. It is essential to attracting and retaining top talent and increases employee engagement and productivity. We at Core International see a healthy corporate culture as an outcome of the intentional alignment of structure with strategy. We think of corporate culture as a critical source of competitive advantage - not simply a nice-to-have feeling about what it's like to work somewhere. Core partner Ed McMahon was interviewed a few weeks ago by Authority magazine to discuss the importance of corporate culture in business today. Using his expertise, he discusses how creating the corporate culture you want to represent your brand is crucial for success. Read the article here, and let us know what you think: https://lnkd.in/dcv6gCKT To find out whether the culture you have is the culture you need, take our culture survey that scores your culture based on the four dimensions of corporate culture: https://lnkd.in/d6E3xzm3 #CorporateCulture #ManagementConsulting #OrganizationDesign

I think culture can be a distinct source of competitive advantage. It can also (when not built and nurtured intentionally) act as a barrier to change, innovation, motivation and retention. Is the corporate culture at your organization the culture you want? Is it the culture you need?

Regardless of our role within an organisation, we each have an integral part to play in the establishment or reinforcement of the company or team culture. So how do we build and strengthen great culture? Check out our blog for 4 key strategies worth implementing. #CompanyCulture #CorporateCulture #ThrivingWorkplace #CultureMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #HRStrategies #WorkplaceWellness #TeamBuilding #WorkplaceCulture #HR #RespectAtWork #PsychologicalSafety

This HBR article "Build a Corporate Culture That Works" outlines strategies for creating a successful corporate culture. It emphasizes the importance of aligning culture with business strategy, fostering open communication, and promoting values that support long-term goals. Key steps include defining clear cultural objectives, involving leadership at all levels, and continuously assessing and adapting the culture to meet evolving challenges. Corporate culture cannot change overnight.  It requires significant commitment, effective employee engagement, and clear communication among stakeholders (Six guidance) 1.  Build Your Culture Based on Real-World Dilemmas 2. Move Your Culture from Abstraction to Action 3. Paint Your Culture in Full Color 4. Hire the Right People, and They Will Build the Right Culture 5. Make Sure that Culture Drives Strategy 6. Don’t Be a Purist #corporateculture #employeeengagement #productivity #changemanagement #transformation

Culture is one of HR's greatest challenges right now Does company leadership shape an organization’s culture, or is it its people? In a survey of HR professionals, HR Dive recently found that those professionals identified “culture” as their top challenge this past year, more so than hiring, budgeting or compliance. At its core, company culture is the amalgamation of values, behaviors and interactions that shape the way work gets done and how employees interact with one another. At RippleWorx, we don’t ascribe a particular set of values. Our people come from different backgrounds, experiences and expertises, but the thing they have in common is their belief in what RippleWorx is doing. The foundational principles that RippleWorx is built on — progress, forward movement, constant learning and improving — are the foundation of our people, too. I’ve talked before about the attributes that I look for when hiring, and my main one is being a self-starter. Someone’s level of education or professional background doesn’t dictate their ability to be innovative or motivated. Here’s how we think about culture at Ripple: ✅ You can only set an environment that allows for creativity, but you can’t force people to be innovative. We want people to speak up, roll up their sleeves and get things done. ✅ We see a big difference in people who’ve learned how to think, not what to think. Those who know “how to think” know how to tackle problems.  We can only build a framework for our culture, but our people will ultimately shape it ✅ The beauty of culture is that it constantly changes. It changes every time we add someone new to the team, and we incorporate their abilities and personality into the team. Everyone at RippleWorx has had their own Ripple story — how it started, what we created, what it does — because that’s constant movement. Even as cofounders, Angie Sandritter and I have different stories. But we’ve found that by focusing our culture on those that are self-starters, and valuing innovation and problem-solving, we’ve enriched the Ripple experience for our employees and our clients. In taking a look at your own organization’s culture, what really matters?

🌟Unlock the Power of Employee Engagement🌟 Fostering strong employee engagement is essential for driving performance. This article revisits the insights of three pioneering minds in corporate culture, giving fresh perspectives that can transform your leadership approach and amplify team member engagement. #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #CorporateCulture #ReadToLead