Culture Management
May 1, 2013
Ask Amelia: What metrics do you use to measure productivity?
May 1, 2013
In our biweekly column, Ask Amelia, Achievers' head of HR Amelia Generalis addresses reader questions on creating employee success. This week Amelia offers ways to measure productivity in your workforce.
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March 5, 2013
Ask Amelia: Any inexpensive ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation Week?
March 5, 2013
In our biweekly column, Ask Amelia, Achievers' head of HR Amelia Generalis addresses reader questions on creating employee success. This week she has fun ideas for showing your employees gratitude!
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February 20, 2013
5 Tips to Create the One Thing Your Competitors Can't Steal
February 20, 2013
Avoid fading into the background noise and create something your competition can’t rip off. By building a unique company culture, your employees will be more aligned to drive results that impact the big picture, and more likely to stick around.
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September 28, 2012
How Transparent Business Goals Keep Culture Alive
September 28, 2012
John Reh from About.com recently wrote about the intricacies of company culture. Company culture has the potential to make or break a company, especially for growing organizations that rely on scalability.
Make sure that you’ve aligned your organization for scalable success by fostering a strong... Continue Reading »
September 19, 2012
Apple's Victory is "All About Values"
September 19, 2012
You may have heard about the recent patent lawsuit and trial between Apple and Samsung. A few weeks ago, the jury found Samsung guilty on multiple counts and ordered the company to pay $1 billion in damages. Although the trial was a dispute about patent infringement, Apple claims the lawsuit and... Continue Reading »
September 14, 2012
Corporate Culture on A Budget
September 14, 2012
Although sparking a corporate culture movement is not easy, it most certainly is a worthwhile investment as it can change employee productivity, engagement and loyalty to a company. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh considers company culture to be the #1 thing CEO’s should focus on for long-term success. At... Continue Reading »
August 16, 2012
3 Ways Social Events Positively Impact Corporate Culture
August 16, 2012
Dear A Advisor,
My co-workers and I all get along really well and our company often hosts events to celebrate successes in our business. I think that our tight-knit social group is a great tool for our company culture. How can we leverage these events so that they have a positive impact on our... Continue Reading »
July 13, 2012
The Power of Positive Thinking
July 13, 2012
Have you ever had a bad morning, and then determined the rest of your workday to be a disaster? You may have overlooked the fact that a little positivity could go a long way. Positive thinking can be a powerful tool, especially when it comes to engagement in the workplace. Continue Reading »
July 6, 2012
The 3 Best Ways to Succeed from Failure
July 6, 2012
fail·ure
[feyl-yer] noun
“an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful”
Failure is a gift. It’s actually a vital part of being successful.
We fail a lot, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking risks. Failure is part of the journey towards success. The key takeaway when it comes to... Continue Reading »
July 4, 2012
Why You Don't Want Workaholic Employees
July 4, 2012
For many employees, the idea of a 40-hour work week is a thing of the past. Smartphones and other forms of technology now keep us connected to work 24/7 and, as a result, the lines between work time and personal time are completely blurred. It is easier than ever for employees to become workaholics... Continue Reading »