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…
How to Champion Your Company Culture with Flexible Working
The UK government introduced the right for parents and carers to request flexible working hours into their employee contract almost two decades ago. A lot has changed in the workplace since then. We’re now seeing a marked shift towards flexible…
How to Define Your Company Values for a Successful Culture (Like We Did at Claromentis)
Business values and company culture go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. Is there really any point in having one without the other? The short answer is: no. Simply put, company culture cannot exist if you don’t have a set…
Want to Improve Your Culture? Invest in Personal Development
It’s no surprise that today’s business leaders are beginning to look inward to assess how their employees’ experience their working environments. Modern and inclusive management teams want to understand how their employees work, what’s working and what’s not, from day-to-day…
Why Autumn is the Best Time to Boost Your Business Culture
Something magical happens in September. The air is crisper and clearer; the trees start to turn from pine green to an array of gold, copper, and bronze; and the sense of something new and exciting happening lingers around every corner….