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Building a positive workplace culture is a priority for people-centric organizations, yet many still fall short. Steve Sorenson, Senior Director of Learning and Culture at Johnsonville, provides a compelling case study on how to cultivate such an environment. Through his appearance on the humanscape podcast, Steve shared valuable insights into…
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Workplace Culture & Connection At humanworks8, we believe “Everyone Connects.” Some might call that teamwork, but “teamwork” is often misunderstood and overused. We asked AI Chat, “What is teamwork?” “Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group of individuals with a common goal or purpose. It involves working together, sharing…
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The Foundation of a Culture Everyone is familiar with the rather vintage artifact known as a compass. Its goal was to provide navigation and orientation – a sense of direction for any kind of traveler. What compass-like tool are you using to set the direction for your organization’s culture? What framework is giving…
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What is Success? Enough can’t be said or written about the importance of leveraging individual strengths for team success. We know that team success begins with understanding and championing the unique individuals with unique strengths who make up the team, and determining how each of them can be successful. Yet,…
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Whether it’s mentioned in a professional development discussion with one of our association partners or arises in a client conversation, the topic of Employee Resource Groups is something our team is constantly exploring for improving employee engagement. Leaders seeking to understand, launch or improve existing ERG practices can use these…
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What do you think of waves? Do waves remind you of a sun-soaked beach? Or an unforgiving storm? Do you picture sound waves radiating from the clash of cymbals? Or the fans of your favorite sports team throwing their hands in the air? Whether gentle or threatening, visible or invisible…
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It’s here – The flexibility of the hybrid workplace that the workforce has longed for is becoming the norm for businesses of various sizes and industries. Employees are behaving like Goldilocks, seeking not too much work from home, not too much in the office, but just the right balance of…
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Defining Employer Brand How is improving your workplace culture linked to employer brand? Let’s explore… Tide. Gerber. Mattel. Nike. Dunkin’. When you think of any brand, different words, images and feelings that the brand evokes come to mind. As a business leader, you want consumers to think of your product…
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The Impact of Job Transitions If starting a new job is one of life’s most stressful events, being transitioned out due to the economic impact of COVID is even higher on that list. Although aware of today’s economy, people are still shocked when they receive the news about the impact…
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humanworks operates with the principle of gratitude as a foundation year-round. We believe it’s a core part of each individual’s compass – both at work and in life outside of work. This year, as we prepared for Thanksgiving, each member of the team created a short video with a new…
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