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Managers make decisions every day, whether financial, customer-related, employee, and/or organizational decisions. They can make those decisions solely through the lens of their own job responsibilities, departments, and personal goals, or…  They can make them in...

In order to make smart decisions affecting their organization’s financial resources, all managers must understand basic business acumen concepts. Lacking some or all of this knowledge can create barriers in a leader’s decision-making process, including – but not...

Let’s start with a number. According to Forbes, more than 90% of North American CEOS and CFOs believe that improving their culture would increase financial performance.  90%. A staggering figure. According to the same article, leaders don’t know which door to...

The case for culture deepens. In new research, we have found that when organizations create positive, results-driven cultures, they level up — even in a challenging context of workplace redefinition, soaring employee turnover rates, and employee disengagement....

If there’s anything we know about social media, it’s a great way to spread information — for better or worse — sometimes leading to changes in every aspect of our lives: our jobs, families, hobbies, and even our ideologies.  TikTok in particular is popular...

Workplace culture is clearly important to both employees and employers. According to 47% of job seekers, it’s what drives them to look for a new job. And 91% of leaders and managers say it’s just as important for a hire as having specific skill sets....

As a leader, are you holding space for your employees to guide your organization on the path to achieving impactful outcomes? Some of the world’s best ideas have come from “lower-level” employees. For example, the famous Starbucks Frappucino wasn’t dreamed up by the...

Maybe you’ve heard the news: remote work is here to stay. Whether you embrace it or not, how companies develop remote workplace cultures now will affect what we mean by “the office” for years to come. New variations of hybrid on-site/remote cultures, asynchronous...

In a recent interview with CNN, Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture discusses return to work and the way leaders can build the right culture. A lack of flexibility from some employers will drive many to reconsider their roles and potentially find a...

In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Culture Partners' Jessica Kriegel discusses The Culture Equation: Purpose + Strategy powered by Culture equals Results.

On a recent broadcast of Newsy's "Morning Rush," Culture Partners' Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, explained "Quiet Quitting" and why it's happening.

Studies have shown that better workplace accountability can improve morale, encourage engagement, and lower attrition rates. It helps to keep your organization working efficiently. But how do you build a foundation of accountability?  Fostering workplace...

Burnout is impacting your team. Research from Indeed shows burnout affects a majority of workers, with more than two-thirds of people also believing the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates those feelings. Yet many companies fail to effectively address burnout. That’s...

According to recent studies, most employees say they value a strong company culture over higher pay. A competitive salary and benefits package are all well and good, but no one wants to go to a workplace they hate every day. If you want to build a strong business and...

Jarret Houser’s whole focus is on the patients he and his team care for. In a human-centric role, such as any healthcare profession, empathy and culture go hand-in-hand. Houser, RN, BSN, is the Chief Operations Officer at Cascade Living Group, an organization that...

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has faced an unprecedented shortage of nurses. With many leaving the field due to burnout, safety concerns, or low pay, retention issues run deep.  While attrition is top of mind for these...

Citizen Advocates, a non-profit organization that provides behavioral and developmental support, faced a challenge that hindered its growth: the company’s culture wasn’t clear to employees. This meant people weren’t aligned on cultural beliefs and values, which didn’t...

The world of work as we know it is rapidly changing - and it may never be the same as it once was. With many people in various industries moving to hybrid or fully remote roles, many organizations are making use of new employee monitoring methods - and it’s affecting...

The national hospital turnover rate currently sits at over 25 percent. And, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 20% of healthcare workers have left their field altogether. While much of this turnover is due to burnout, there’s one facet of business...

Brinker International, the restaurant group that includes brands such as Chili’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, It’s Just Wings, and more, had a transparency issue. Employees weren’t clear on the company’s overall mission, purpose, values, or goals. This lack of...