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Although it can be challenging to change mindsets, behaviors, and attitudes, creating a safe, productive environment keeps employees more engaged and more invested in the company's success. We recently laid out six steps to creating a safety-focused culture. Read about them on #DirectAccess: https://bit.ly/4fjEqAH

"Are you unknowingly sabotaging your company's IT culture? Discover 10 common mistakes that could be burying your IT culture and learn how to avoid them. In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, the importance of a strong IT culture cannot be overstated. It is the backbone of any successful organization, ensuring efficient operations, streamlined processes, and innovative solutions. However, sometimes even the most well-intentioned actions can have negative consequences on your IT culture. Jose Enrique Alvarez, a thought leader in IT culture, has identified 10 common ways that companies unintentionally harm their IT culture. These mistakes can range from micromanaging IT teams to neglecting employee development and overspending on unnecessary technology tools. But don't worry, there is still hope! With Jose's expertise and guidance, you can avoid these pitfalls and cultivate a thriving IT culture within your organization. As a consultant and coach, Jose has helped numerous companies enhance their IT culture, resulting in increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall success. So don't let your IT culture get buried under avoidable mistakes. Take the first step in building a strong and positive IT culture by following Jose Enrique Alvarez and visiting www.jealvarez.com. Let's work together towards creating a culture that will drive your company's success."

Just finished Shaping Workplace Culture as a Manager! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dxnJ8jwe Very recommended to managers who shape their company's culture. #workplaceculture #teammanagement

Does your business need a culture shock? At TEG, we understand the transformative power of a positive company culture. Our workshops are meticulously designed for managers across the spectrum, offering practical insights and strategies to cultivate a thriving workplace environment. These sessions are more than just learning opportunities; they’re a catalyst for enduring change: https://lnkd.in/e_a7KDbj

What does company culture really mean? 🤔 It's more than just perks, staff trips, or Friday drinks. Company culture is the foundation of how a business operates daily. It affects everything from employee retention to the kind of talent you attract. 🔍 According to Sam Orbaum, previously Head of People at Woodhead Restaurant Group, true company culture is built through: 1️⃣ Values & Mission Alignment – Your company’s core beliefs should resonate with every employee. 2️⃣ Leadership & Communication – Transparency and trust start from the top. 3️⃣ Work-Life Balance – Creating a healthy environment where employees thrive. It’s time to ask - 💬 How is your workplace nurturing its culture? Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eX5JStaa #Leadership #CompanyCulture #HR #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessGrowth #Workplace

The practice of showing appreciation is your next most important step toward fostering a more positive team culture and even improving employee retention. I know what you’re thinking. “If I miss a few opportunities to show appreciation towards employees, it’s not that big of a deal, right?” Wrong. According to OC Tanner research, “79% of employees who quit their jobs claim that a lack of appreciation was a major reason for leaving.” My free Appreciation At Work Toolkit is the solution for anyone who leads a team, with top tips for showing gratitude and appreciation. The toolkit includes everything you need to implement into your daily routine, including: - Easy printables to use in meetings - Low-cost gift ideas to show appreciation for your staff - Tips on low-cost appreciation tools every manager should own - A sample session facilitator’s guide to use with your team at your next meeting - An editable slide deck - and more! Sign up now, and start improving your team culture today!

Interested in culture change? Please join us at our upcoming webinar about the book! Culture Change Made Easy: See Your Hidden Workplace Patterns and Get Unstuck Improving your culture can have a huge ROI, because it drives both employee turnover and productivity, yet most organizations put it off, saying it’s too hard or takes too long (neither of which are true). In this practical webinar, Jamie Notter, co-author of the newly released Culture Change Made Easy, will give you practical steps you can take to better see the patterns inside your culture and fix the ones that are messing with success. You’ll leave with concrete strategies that will improve your culture in a matter of months, not years. September 11, 7 pm ET (Sept 12 @ 9 am Sydney time) September 12, 12 noon ET (Sept 12 @ 5 pm London time) Of course there will be recordings if you can't make it live. Hope to see you at one or the other! Reg links here - https://lnkd.in/gTzBDt-u

🚀 The Power of Open Conversations in Cultivating a Strong Safety Culture🚀 In today's fast-paced workplaces, a robust safety culture is essential—not just for protecting employees, but for driving overall organizational performance. At the heart of this culture? Open conversations Here’s why open dialogue matters: 1. Trust Building When employees feel safe to share concerns, it lays the groundwork for prioritizing safety. 2. Boosting Human Performance Communication helps identify challenges and needs, leading to support that enhances performance and reduces errors. 3. Employee Engagement Empowering team members to participate in safety discussions fosters ownership and commitment to safety practices. 4. Learning & Growth Focusing on lessons learned—rather than blame—creates a culture of continuous improvement. 5. Collaboration Breaking down silos allows diverse perspectives to inform comprehensive safety strategies. 6. Feedback Loops Ongoing dialogue facilitates proactive adjustments to safety protocols, adapting to new challenges effectively. Let’s prioritize open conversations to build a safer, more resilient workplace! 💪✨ #SafetyCulture #Leadership #HumanPerformance #ContinuousImprovement #Collaboration

Maintenance is Easier and Cheaper than Repair. In other words, it's better to keep something unbroken than to fix what broke. At Mindful Dynamic Consulting, we see plenty of clients who need Workplace Culture Rehab. These clients might be experiencing severe employee churn, failure to hire, poor employer brand or reputation as a place to work, conflict between teams, project flow and collaboration issues, leadership woes, etc. These Culture Rehab clients either come to us fully aware of their issues, or they purchase a Culture Audit and find out the hard way. While we are happy to help these clients rehabilitate their culture and they *always* improve -- they also *always* say: "Man, I wish we would have prioritized this sooner." We see far fewer clients who are proactive about building a Culture foundation NOW, while things are still going well or before expanding their teams. Whether your Workplace Culture is healthy or hazardous, you should consider consulting with an expert to set foundations in place. With us, you can: 📋 Learn the WALBACH Workplace Culture scale 📋 Audit and evaluate your Culture. 📋 Build a Total Culture Playbook in 12 weeks. 📋 (Re)build your Hiring Process. 📋 Work on areas like DEI, leadership, employee advocacy, collaboration, internal communications, and much more. 📋 Plan, coordinate, and execute trainings, team events, offsites, internal summits and workshops. 📋 (Re)build your employer and consumer brand guidelines, mission and values, structures, systems, codes of conduct, mantras, and philosophies. 📋 Achieve total humanization and outperform your competitors by going people-first. If any of this feels resonant, fill out an inquiry. It's free. You get a free consult you can book anytime, even if you never become a client. mindfuldynamic.co -------- #Workplace #workplaceculture #corporateculture #companyculture #hiring #candidateexperience #employeeexperience #employeesatisfaction #employerbrand #leadership #Culture #teamwork #collaboration #humanresources #peopleops #peopleoperations

Building and nurturing a great workplace culture has always been close to my heart. Over the years, I have seen first hand how a positive, and inclusive culture can transform organisations and teams, but most importantly to me, individuals. When people feel empowered and engaged, they bring their unique ideas and passion to the table - they show up. My proudest achievements in my professional space have been seeing the real magic crackle when organisational culture comes alive. These books were recently recommended to me and are next up on my bookshelf: 1. The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle 2. Drive by Daniel Pink 3. Radical Candor by Kim Scott Share your favourite workplace culture books below.