Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
3 Surprising Interview Questions You Should Ask Every Potential Employee
I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to have an impact in this world: to build something bigger than myself. But to do that, I need a great team to help me make better decisions and see through those blind spots.
Read More You Are Your Company’s Culture: Three Essential Qualities
Have you worked for any large corporations? Some are great to work for; others make employees feel more like the number on their security badge than the smiling face on the badge.
Read More 7 Ways to Encourage Knowledge Sharing Within Your Company
Sharing knowledge can be frightening for some people, especially if it is something new in an organization, so you can’t always count on it to just happen on its own.
Read More Zappos: A Business Model You Can Learn From
Zappos is known for shoes and a very liberal return policy, but I think every type of business can learn something from its unique corporate culture.
Read More Never Overlook the Importance of Communication
A strong business starts with strong communication. What are some of the things you can do to foster good communications in your small business?
Read More How to Build a Culture of Trust
As a business owner, you have to see yourself as the quarterback. Engage with all employees — not just your “star players” — and work to build a trusting team. Your company’s success is built on this foundation of mutual trust.
Read More An Innovative Way to Cut Employee Stress and Increase Productivity
A marketing company in the UK has managed to improve the well-being of its employees after allowing them to use a games console at work. Since last February, the staff at Vertical Leap have used the Xbox One for some much needed down time
Read More Workplace Culture is a Philosophy, Not a Checklist
When companies use a checklist mentality to create a strong culture, they only focus on culture for a season with involvement initiatives, campaigns, banners, slogans, and motivational messages. Then they move on to the next issue.
Read More How to Hire Your Next “Perfect Attitude” Employee
Hiring the right people is one of the most important parts of running a business. Think about it: Employees shoulder a lot of the responsibility for the success of their employers, so it pays to find someone who fits the bill from the very start.
Read More Establishing Your Core Values
At the heart of every successful organization are its core values. A company’s core values are those principles or guiding lights that each staff member shares—those commitments they consider most important in their lives.
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