Stefano C.’s Post

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

🔎 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

Corporate culture shapes every aspect of an organization, and it’s time to rethink outdated practices that no longer serve today’s workforce. In an insightful Forbes interview, Arianna Huffington highlights the critical importance of moving away from tolerating "brilliant jerks" in the workplace. Their talent may shine, but their impact on team morale and collaboration can be deeply damaging. Huffington emphasizes how creating a people-centered culture—where empathy, respect, and shared purpose thrive—leads to greater success for both employees and organizations. It’s not just about bottom-line results; it’s about fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute. If you’re a leader or part of shaping your company’s culture, this is a must-read to understand why prioritizing well-being and collaboration can unlock your team’s full potential. How do you approach cultivating a positive workplace culture? Share your thoughts below! 📖 Read more: ⬇️ #Leadership #CorporateCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmpathyInLeadership #TeamSuccess

💪🏻 Transforming your organization's culture isn't just about making changes—it's about making bold moves! According to #McKinsey, there are #five #key #strategies to accelerate cultural transformation: 1️⃣ Show, don't just tell: Inspire your team by exposing them to new ideas and best practices. 2️⃣ Enroll, don’t assign: Encourage voluntary engagement and ownership of the change. 3️⃣ Shake it up: Introduce new rituals and redefine roles to embed transformation deeply. 4️⃣ Connect the dots: Leverage influential individuals to amplify and sustain change. 5️⃣ Make it personal: Acknowledge and support the personal aspects of cultural shifts. Embrace these power moves to unlock performance, productivity, and employee engagement. #Leadership #CultureChange #EmployeeEngagement #Productivity #StrongerTogether 🔗 Read the full article here 👇🏻👇🏻

Luli Adeyemo had the privilege of hosting a profound discussion on the Higher Business Series with Dr David Cooke and Arlene Rahn, exploring the transformative impact of prioritising workplace culture and employee well-being. Key Takeaways: Prioritise People: David Cooke highlighted that genuine care for employees leads to business success, stating, "Looking after your people should be an end in itself." Balancing Act: They discussed the challenge of measuring the immeasurable, emphasising the importance of qualitative insights alongside quantitative metrics. Cultural Transformation: Both speakers shared success stories of DEI initiatives and cultural shifts that not only boosted morale but also drove substantial business growth. This enriching conversation underscored that a thriving workplace culture is about more than just numbers; it's about fostering an environment where every employee feels valued. You can read more here 👇 #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #DEI #BusinessSuccess #TechDiversity

✨"Companies who want to win the war for the best talent need to go beyond giving them just ‘services’ and ‘experiences’. They need to be in the personal transformation business."✨ According to this fascinating Forbes article by Afdhel Aziz (He/Him) many companies today are focusing on a new kind of EVP: "helping their employees achieve ‘self-transcendence’ and become the best versions of themselves." Afdhel sets out how organizations are starting to see that investing in the holistic development of their people is not just a nice to have, but essential for future growth. The article highlights how forward-thinking leaders are shifting their focus from traditional engagement tactics to transformative approaches that prioritize personal and professional growth, aligning employee aspirations with organizational goals. This shift is driven by the understanding that people are no longer motivated solely by material incentives or career advancement (even though we need to be careful not to disregard these). People are after purpose, continuous learning, and the ability to make a meaningful contribution. Whatever that means to them. A key takeaway for me is the growth of personal development programs with a strong focus on Self-Leadership as a starting point. By investing in tailored learning opportunities that empower employees to acquire new skills and adapt to technological advancements, companies are in turn fostering a culture of innovation. Interestingly, the article underscores the importance of workplaces facilitating people's emotional and psychological wellbeing – which aligns neatly with the Workplace Sustainability framework John Chan, Ph.D. and I use at Infinite Potential. Through focusing on human-centered leadership, leaders are encouraged to cultivate environments where empathy and support are key. This holistic approach to employee engagement ensures a more dynamic, resilient, and committed workforce. As someone with a strong spirituality, grounded in Buddhist meditation techniques, the idea of self-transcendence at work feels both exciting, and like a bit of a stretch. I'm curious: what do you think? Is this a fleeting trend, or the future of a strong EVP? Thanks for putting this on my radar, Evelyn Doyle! #burnoutprevention #wellbeing #transformation #spirituality #infinitepotential #humanleadership https://lnkd.in/grFG9bzK

Transform Your Organization's Culture with These 5 Bold Moves Are you striving to transform your organization's culture and boost employee engagement? According to McKinsey & Company’s recent research, 20% of employees feel a lack of community, which significantly impacts retention and productivity. Discover five powerful strategies to drive cultural transformation from the insightful article "Five Bold Moves to Quickly Transform Your Organization’s Culture", written by Brooke Weddle, John Parsons, and Wyman Howard with Andy Voelker and recently published by McKinsey Insights. This piece explores essential actions leaders must take to foster an inclusive, connected, and high-performing workplace. From actively showing rather than telling, to enrolling rather than assigning roles, and connecting with hidden influencers, these bold moves can be the key to unlocking your organization's full potential. If you’re a leader looking to improve or change your company’s culture… If you’re responsible in any way for your organization’s culture… If your career interests involve organizational development… Take a few moments to read this important and intelligent article. I promise you, it will reward your time and attention. Please let me know your thoughts on this article? Did you find it relevant? How important do you think a strong organizational culture is for overall business success? #culture #employeeengagement #mckinseyinsights #leadership

Here's a quick look at how you can build a framework to create an employee-centric company culture that motivates your team. Involve the entire workforce, including remote employees, in creating the company's values. This helps to encourage inclusivity and ensure that the values reflect the diverse perspectives of all employees. Leaders should embrace the values that resonate most with their teams and adapt them as necessary. This flexibility allows for the integration of different perspectives and encourages innovation within the company. Apply these values to key business practices, such as hiring, performance metrics, and promotions. This helps maintain transparency and aligns the team's actions with the company's core principles. Click here to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3vIMcD9 #TeamMotivation #CorporateValues #TeamEnagement #MotivatingTeams

Here's a quick look at how you can build a framework to create an employee-centric company culture that motivates your team. Involve the entire workforce, including remote employees, in creating the company's values. This helps to encourage inclusivity and ensure that the values reflect the diverse perspectives of all employees. Leaders should embrace the values that resonate most with their teams and adapt them as necessary. This flexibility allows for the integration of different perspectives and encourages innovation within the company. Apply these values to key business practices, such as hiring, performance metrics, and promotions. This helps maintain transparency and aligns the team's actions with the company's core principles. Click here to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3xsCXHt #TeamMotivation #CorporateValues #TeamEnagement #MotivatingTeams

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