Our lives are noisy places. Between the hustle and bustle of work and life, we are bombarded by constant noise. In our 24/7 world, silence is of little value. The radio blares music or commentary and television beams images and stories and news. The noise level has reached such staggering levels that silence may even seem scary. We may say we yearn for peace and quiet, but when … [Read more...]
Evaluating Corporate Culture and Making Changes (Part 4)
Today we wrap up our discussion of corporate culture with a practical application. In Part 1 we explored the importance of a positive corporate culture to the health of the organization. Then we examined why progressive corporate cultures enhance the inner workings of a company in Part 2. Next, Part 3 focused on how to spot a toxic corporate culture. In Part 4, the last post in … [Read more...]
Five Benefits of a Progressive Corporate Culture (Part 2)
Each organization has its own unique culture. From the way executives handle expansion to the conversation around the water cooler, the organization’s culture permeates the way work happens. New hiring practices have begun looking at culture and personality as two facets for finding the right people to fit the company. For example, some employers have candidates take a … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Improve Communication with Co-workers
We spend a lot of time at work. So when conversations with our co-workers turn sour, it can create ripples throughout our work sphere and spill over into other areas of our lives. While we are often admonished to keep things professional, co-worker communication can be a source of unnecessary conflict. Here are five tips to improve your communication with co-workers. 1. Pay … [Read more...]
