Corporate culture, while immensely important to creating psychologically safe workplaces, can be difficult to define. This article by Jacob Morgan provides an interesting framework to define and create corporate culture. To paraphrase the article, it’s less about giving employees free snacks and more about creating an environment of inclusiveness that promotes engagement and productivity. Check out the full article at Forbes. Graphic credit Jacob Morgan.
Response to "The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job"
As the New Year begins, and we start reconsidering the way 2015 has treated us, it’s interesting to note that one essential question people often forget to ask about their jobs is how the culture in their offices affects them. This article from the New York Times, which would be helpful for anyone looking for a different situation with the New Year, offers a narrative approach to judging the culture at any job, old or new. The right position, designation, and paycheck are important in securing employment, but the workplace environment is an essential element of well-being at work that deserves some reflection now that 2016 is here. Knowing that you’re entering a Stable Culture, rather than Disjointed or Dictatorial Culture, should be an important factor in any job-search decision. I go into more detail in my book, The Bully’s Trap, so check it out for more information.
Response to "Employee Engagement Isn't Getting Better and Gallup Shares the Surprising Reasons Why"
This post by Mark Crowley is really worth reading. Employee engagement has plateaued in the last few years, according to new Gallup data. When companies utilize ineffectual internal HR surveys and hire managers who care little about their employees, it’s no wonder that engagement hasn’t been growing. A focus on a psychologically supportive culture, starting from the top down, is the key way to improve engagement across the board.