Ben Russo’s Post

Company culture is an interesting topic, people scream about their values and culture, but in my humble opinion it’s the teams and their individual managers that make a difference. You can walk into a building and experience completely different cultures within the teams that work next to each other. With each manager/team effectively creating a subculture within the business, how is this managed from a HR perspective? I’d love to hear some thoughts on this ⬇️

A question for the HR professionals: Company culture – top down ⬇, or ground up ⬆? How to implement a healthy and productive company culture. In modern business the culture of a company runs through all aspects of its operations determining who joins the company, how long they stay and how they behave whilst there. ✅ A positive company culture will lead to fully engaged, loyal employees and ultimately better productivity and lower turnover rate. ❌Whilst a negative or even unclear culture will do the opposite. 💭 But what is company culture and where does it start? Company culture is an intersubjective reality meaning it exists as long we believe it does, it’s the feeling employees have during their day-to-day life at the ground level. What are their interactions like with coworkers, how are they treated as individuals, do they feel as though their work is important? Many believe culture comes from the C level employees 🏢 who dictate the identity of the company and the values they are committed too. 📈 Logically this would make sense, but it doesn’t quite align with the data. Research has shown that employee experience varies more between teams within a company than it does between companies as a whole. This suggests that culture and wellbeing are more effected on a local level, office to office and team to team, from the ground up. However, as we all know too well even the happiest, most enthusiastic teams can be stifled by a team leader who doesn’t embody the same core principles. It’s for this reason that we believe company culture comes from the mid-level. The team leaders, the direct line managers that you see day in day out. The people that dictate the culture of your building or your area. But that’s just what we think, let us know what you think in the comments below! #wellbeing #companyculture #humanresources

Are you actively monitoring your company culture? Do you have KPIs dedicated to assessing and maintaining it? The importance of a strong, aligned workforce sharing core values cannot be overstated. Yet, how many companies truly understand the values driving their culture? Keeping a finger on the pulse of your company's culture isn't just a lofty ideal—it's essential for long-term success. Our ValueFit assessments make this seemingly daunting task achievable, ensuring your culture remains rooted in its core values. Don't just talk about culture—nurture it with intentionality. #CompanyCulture #ValueFit #WorkplaceAlignment #fitmejobs

Organisations with purpose have better retention rates, increased productivity and a more engaged and motivated workforce. But how can you bring your purpose to life? And where do you start from? This article covers how to create a purpose-led culture but the start point comes from understanding where you are now. If you are at this stage, and want to find out how your people see your culture, I can help. https://lnkd.in/gTRvPUWu #companyculture #productivity #purpose #employeeengagement

A people-first company is more than just Fun Fridays and free office snacks. Leadership coach Stefano C. says: “Beyond the colorful and comfortable perks, there are substantial advantages to fostering a culture that prioritizes its workforce. [...] companies that have built a culture that prioritizes employee well-being have observed a profound impact on business success.” This week on the Candor blog, Stefano shares the 5 key benefits of putting people at the center of your culture, to help your company grow. ✔️ Engagement: Employees who feel valued and aligned with their company’s values perform better. ✔️ Turnover: Addressing both their professional and personal needs saves money on hiring and retains valuable expertise. ✔️ Reputation: Companies with a people-focused culture attract top talent, especially younger generations who prioritize work-life balance. ✔️ Innovation: Fewer hierarchies and less micromanagement encourage employees to explore new, creative solutions. ✔️ Customer satisfaction: Happy employees are more likely to deliver exceptional service and make customers return. Read full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGXr8DQb #employeefirst #culturebuilding #leadership #engagement

Plain and simple: Companies with cultures where the employees are the main focus, will have more chance to thrive: That's why I am happy to collaborate with Candor. Through their services, they contribute to creating psychologically safe workplaces. Plus, Candor's CEO - Kelsey Bishop - is an inspiring leader!

Culture Amp's Culture First Global is just a few sleeps away! We have a stellar line up of leaders from iconic brands as they share proven #culture strategies to ignite #performance, grow #engagement, and foster #inclusive workplaces. You'll hear more about our next-gen people analytics platform with Orgnostic and so much more! #events #HCM #HRanalytics #peopleleaders #culturefirst

There are culture warriors and culture vultures. Now meet the culture carrier. Recent studies indicate that employees are feeling less engaged in their workplace, with Gallup finding more than half the workforce feeling this way. Employers are searching for ways to connect with their people, and enlisting a culture carrier could be a solution. #worklife

🔎 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀? 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵. This isn’t new. Leadership often has a rosy view of their corporate culture, while employees silently scream into the void. The disconnect isn’t about bad intentions—it’s about missing 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. What’s the point of declaring your culture “great” if you’ve never asked your employees? If the only metrics you measure are turnover and profitability, you’re missing the bigger picture: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. This is why 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 matters: 💡 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸. Employees might not tell you directly, but consistent surveys, feedback loops, and engagement metrics will. 📈 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. From poor communication to lack of inclusion, evaluation uncovers what leadership glosses over. 🫱🏼🫲🏿 𝗜𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. When employees see their feedback is acted on, they believe in leadership’s commitment to improvement. Let’s be real: good vibes and free snacks don’t make a great culture. Transparency, accountability, and a focus on 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 do. HR and leadership need to step up—not just to think the culture is thriving but to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 through data and meaningful action. Culture isn’t just a vibe; it’s a measurable, actionable cornerstone of success. ______________ 𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 Linked Results, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗢𝗜. 🫱🏼🫲🏿 #EvaluationMatters #CorporateCulture #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #HRTransformation https://lnkd.in/eFxm4-gy

10 Questions to Include in Your Company Culture Survey