Before You Do a Team-Building Exercise, Know Why You’re Doing It!
At BetterCulture we’ve seen the good, the bad, and… yes… even the ugly of team-building activities. Through these experiences we’ve also developed some understanding about activities that carry much higher – and much lower – value and impact. There is one essential question you should be asking yourself before you start planning any team-building activity: […]
The Ripple Effect: How Healthcare Culture Impacts Patients, Employees, and Beyond
What if the success of healthcare communities rested not just on medical expertise but on an intangible force within the organization—its culture? Last week’s eye-opening webinar, aptly titled “Culture: The Key to Excellence in Healthcare,” took us on an exploration of this very question. In this dynamic panel discussion, our experts unraveled the intricate connections […]
Unveiling Workplace Excellence: 5 Lessons from Behind the Curtain
Have you ever wondered what it takes for a long-term care provider to become the best place to work in the region? Our recent webinar, “A Look Behind the Curtain: How One Long-Term Care Provider Became a Best Place to Work,” peeled back the layers to reveal the strategic initiatives, innovative practices, and unwavering commitment […]
How to (Re)Create Company Values
Company values drive an organization’s actions, shape employee behavior, and distinguish a brand in the marketplace. They are the cornerstone of an organization’s character and culture. In this article, we’ll explore best practices for developing a set of core values that will guide and motivate your team. What if We Already Have Core Values? If […]
The Mathematics of Culture
“Soft skills” is an irredeemably bad term. It suggests something ambiguous, of short-lived in value, unprovable, and at its core: fluff. When we talk about what it takes to build and maintain a healthy culture, it’s neither soft nor fluffy. Accretive. Absolute. Predictable. Do these words suggest soft and fluffy? When we look at the […]
More Stars, Fewer Vacuums: A Surefire Way to Improve Employee Performance and Company Culture
In every organization, the dynamics between employees play a crucial role in shaping overall success. But understanding the interplay between dozens, hundreds, or thousands of employees in a company can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, we can simplify it for you. Employees can be categorized into one of three broad archetypes with respect to their […]
Leadership Skills for New Managers: What New Leaders Need to Know
If you’re a newly appointed manager, you’re probably learning (hopefully not the hard way!) that leadership is a lot more than making decisions and delegating tasks. Leadership is a complex and ever-changing craft – and it takes time and practice to master. The good news is that we’re here for you, and there are some […]
How Much Does Company Culture Really Matter? 40+ Real Business Metrics Impacted by Your People and Culture (with sources)!
Tired of hearing that “culture matters” without any proof? At BetterCulture, we understand your skepticism. That’s why we pulled together research from top academics and industry professionals to prove how much culture really matters. We found 40 (and counting!) hard-hitting business metrics that point to one overwhelming conclusion: culture matters for absolutely everything in business! […]
Your Biggest Weapon for Employee Retention
If you were to attend any of the various leadership development programs offered by BetterCulture, it’s likely that you would hear your instructor use some variation of the following phrase in the program introduction: “Outstanding leaders possess the mindsets and skillsets necessary to help their organization attract, build, motivate and retain an outstanding team.” We […]
Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams: What Managers Need to Know
Managing remote and hybrid teams doesn’t have to be a challenge! If you equip yourself with the right strategies, it can lead to great team culture, company culture and strong relationships among colleagues. This article is designed to help you better understand the differences between remote leadership and hybrid leadership, along with two lists of […]