One of the wonderful things about digital workplaces – and the seamless, constant flow of data – is that information is constantly in flux, being updated, manipulated, and interrogated. And yet one of the most challenging things for companies in…
How to Stop the “Eye Rolling” When You Mention Staff Training
We’ve all either seen it or done it ourselves when someone mentions staff training. All of a sudden everybody is far too busy to spare the time for a questionnaire on which part of the car park the fire evacuation…
Can Culture Really Thrive in the Digital Workplace? (Yes it Can!)
Change is inevitable, and it is clear that the digital era has brought some of the biggest changes to the workplace since the industrial revolution. These changes can improve many things in a company, but sometimes they need to be…
Why Striving for Diversity Should Be at the Centre of Your Company
Diversity in the workplace is becoming an increasingly popular goal among many companies, and digital workplace solutions are providing a platform for people to communicate and express themselves. Having a diverse workforce improves more than just company culture and personal…
How Negative Corporate Culture is Affecting Your Staff Turnover – and How to Stop It
When it comes to staff turnover, there is often nothing more problematic than the culture within a business. Employees may leave for many reasons, but one of the biggest is down to workplace culture. So why is organisational culture such…
Why Hiring for Culture Fit Can Negatively Impact Diversity
“Culture fit”. Two words that describe a hiring practice that seems great in theory, but handled incorrectly and you’ll find yourself with a bunch of “Yes People” who will do little to take your business forward, and be at risk…
Why Training and Development Will Increase Employee Loyalty
Every manager wants their team to be composed of highly skilled specialists. While it is in the best interest of the business to have employees who are developed professionally, most managers see this as the staff’s personal initiative and not…
How Company Culture Improves Staff Retention and Recruitment
One of the biggest costs to organisations is high staff turnover. Not only do you face the considerable expense of recruiting to your digital workplace, but also the disruption and distraction of onboarding new team members. Much has been written about…
How Autonomous Workgroups Encourage a Collaborative Culture
Two of the primary buzzwords in modern industry and commerce are “collaboration” and “empowerment”. Both have been supported – if not stimulated to new levels – by the advent of digital workplaces. Put simply, business transformation does not simply hinge…
How to Measure the Success of your Company Culture
You’ve spent months delivering staff wellbeing initiatives, thinking up new ways to improve employee engagement, building recognition programs, and putting in place flexible working arrangements – all in the name of improving company culture. But how do you know if…