Human Experience as a Workplace Perk
We need to reframe our idea of creating a valuable and impactful employee experience that also considers the human experience as extras or perks. I think people are less likely to work for a place that doesn't offer an experience that enriches their life in some way."
Humans are the heartbeat of an organization’s success and its culture.
But traditionally we haven’t built businesses or business practices with humans/the employees in mind.
Shaking Up What You Know About Leadership
When you hear the word leadership? What do you think of? You may think about a specific person, persona, or profile. Or perhaps you have a series of lived experiences that have defined good and bad leadership for you. Many people think about leadership as a position, a name on an org chart or the person in charge. However, there is a rapidly evolving realization that the next generation of leadership is motivated by identity, purpose, humility, and responsibility to others rather than power, position, and authority. “Command and control” leadership is quickly fading away along with old paradigms of work.
Quiet Quitting — What Does It Really Mean?
“Quiet quitting” describes the controversial movement of employees reclaiming their work (and home!) lives. And the definition varies:
To some, it’s the totally reasonable act of doing what they were hired to do, what’s in their job description, and what’s expected of them in their role. It’s setting healthy boundaries, and not taking on additional work.
creating a Workplace Culture that Values Mental Health
We spend the majority of our days, weeks, and life at work, making it one of the biggest contributing factors to our mental health — and not just during one month of the year.
So, what can you do to have a positive impact on your employees’ mental health, and send home happier humans at the end of each workday (all year round)?
Actively Combating Inequities at Work
41% of leaders say they are too busy to implement a diversity and inclusion framework that would lead to more inclusive practices and equitable outcomes for their employees.
Which begs the question:
Do your employees feel represented? Do they feel psychological safety at work? Do they get to take the holidays they observe off even if they're not a company-wide holiday? Are they given the tools, information, and experiences they need to succeed at work and in life?
Strategic Planning for Next Year
Have you started your strategic planning for 2023 yet? If so, is your workplace culture an area of focus?
Rather than allowing culture to get lumped in with HR or DEI objectives, dedicate time and attention towards it. In other words, if your workplace culture isn’t on the short list of priorities as you plan strategic initiatives for next year, it should be!
The Industrial Revolution & Workplace Culture Today
The best workplaces of today and tomorrow are prioritizing culture. I believe that now is the time to revolutionize work — again. The same ideals that defined individual, organizational, and national success 140 years ago are not necessarily the ones that will define success today and tomorrow.