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Is your work environment toxic? Five signs that you are the cause

6.12.2023 

"A fish rots from the head down". This saying also applies when a work environment is toxic, communication poor and team spirit non-existent. In such cases the manager is usually to blame, at least in…

Five traits a candidate must have to fit into your team

16.12.2021 

Recruiting a new employee is a difficult and delicate task, mainly because in addition to the necessary hard skills, the candidate must also have certain soft skills and traits that show they will be…

Eight tips on creating an authentic employer brand in an online environment

7.10.2020 

When a company advertises its open positions online, it is selling you one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a decision that no one should take lightly. So if you are promoting…

Take trust seriously: Are your employees reluctant to speak their mind? (2/2)

27.3.2020 

The previous article described why trust is not just an added extra which it is nice to have. Nowadays it is a necessity – at least if you want to attract and retain the best talents. With trust,…

Take trust seriously: Are your employees reluctant to speak their mind? (1/2)

25.3.2020 

In a safe and trusting environment, employees can express their vulnerabilities and ask for help when they need it. They are not afraid that admitting a lack of knowledge will damage their position.…

Should people be yelling at others? Culture matters (2/2)

6.2.2020 

The previous article described two main types of cultures when it comes to the acceptability of yelling and open expression of emotions.

Should people be yelling at others? Culture matters (1/2)

4.2.2020 

What do you think of people who are quick to raise their voices? When it comes to confrontation, do you prefer the quiet approach? What is the right way to respond to conflicts? To a large extent it…

We have been corrupted: time for an adult discussion

25.9.2019 

When discussing corruption, it is easy to make sweeping moral statements and condemn injustice. But combating corruption is not about finding and eradicating bad, evil people in companies, ministries…

Hire and keep financial team talent

20.9.2019 

Base the career culture in your company on experience and what interests a given individual rather than on titles and promotions. That way you can reduce expenses on new hires and will also be better…

Customer experience (1/2): Starting from scratch

16.9.2019 

If you have never really thought about improving customer experience, you may welcome a hint about where to start. And even if you do have some activities related to assessing and improving the…

What is bad management?

28.3.2019 

We all want to avoid bad management practice but we may not know exactly what the signs of bad management are.

Analysing company culture using advanced research

23.1.2019 

Text analysis enabled by machine learning can reveal fresh truths about company culture which had previously remained hidden.

Does your workplace resemble a cult? (2/2)

14.1.2019 

The previous article described the attraction of cult leaders, as well as how something resembling a cult is to be found in many different social institutions. Now let's see if this also applies to…

Does your workplace resemble a cult? (1/2)

10.1.2019 

What is it that makes cults so attractive? Just think about the Manson family or the Jonestown cult, both of which resulted in the death of many people. There are also less violent cults, be they New…

Authenticity or cultural fit?

9.7.2018 

Authenticity is the main aim of all diversity efforts. On the other hand, the core of cultural intelligence is adaptation to the preferences and norms of other people. Can we really invite people to…

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