Gone are the days of “jobs that just pay the bills.” Aren’t all jobs there to pay the bills? Yes, technically, that is their most important function, but nowadays they mean so much more than just a paycheck. They are careers. They give our lives purpose. They are about pursuing a passion. For many, they…
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that a successful organization is made of people who want to come to work every day, can measure their successes and are committed to the organization. We propose this comes from a workplace environment. Simply put, culture helps people enjoy their work. People who enjoy their work…
Benjamin Franklin included the topic of reputation among his wise words. “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” In the business world, reputation is everything. Like it or not, reputation is how an organization is seen or judged by others. Given the advances in…
It seems that everyone has a schtick, even organizations. Bear with us. Think back to high school. There were the class clowns, the “most likely to become president,” and so on. We had those labels because it made us recognizable. And while this comparison is somewhat archaic, it’s not that far off from thinking about…
In a previous blog series, we discussed how to develop and maintain your culture as an organization. We also know that a great culture is cultivated by the team members you are able to attract. So, how do you go about finding them? The Importance of Being Attractive in the Job Market It’s no secret…
