By Kevin Eikenberry Which matters more, the results people are hired to do, or the people who must do that work? Some see it like the chicken and the egg riddle, while others clearly find themselves on one side of the other. We are living in a time where the tangible results of how leaders and organizations view that question will be on full display to anyone who cares to … [Read more...]
Will You Experience the Coming Exodus?
by Kevin Eikenberry Someday, the pandemic will end. Not everyone will declare it at the same time, or view it in exactly the same way, but that day is coming. Is your organization ready for it? According to the Pulse of the American Worker Survey from Prudential, 26% of respondents plan to look for a new job “when the threat of the pandemic decreases.” Take a … [Read more...]
Adjusting to Being Back in an Office
Many of us are returning to our workplaces, at least part of the time. We’ve been asking people what they like most about getting back in the office. The answers aren’t surprising. Most people are happy being back in-person with their colleagues, socializing, brainstorming, and getting out of their homes. But there are other things we don't like as much. Many of them involve … [Read more...]
Complex Culture: Developing and Maintaining Company Culture with Remote Teams
Remote work is not new, but the pandemic in 2020 has made what was often seen as a perk or a gimmick into a necessity for many. This has been complicated for industries that have thrived despite the impact of COVID-19 or even because of it. Not only have the majority of existing employees been transitioned to remote work, but onboarding new employees often must be done … [Read more...]
Rolling Out Culture Change on Remote Teams
Making a change on a team isn’t easy. Never has been, never will be. But on a remote team it can be even more difficult to get the team on the same page. It’s bad enough when it’s a relatively simple change like using a new software (simple doesn’t mean it won’t make people crazy. It’s just… less complicated than other problems.) When you’re attempting culture change, it … [Read more...]