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How Reddit made benefits 'by the people, for the people'

HR Dive | 5 MIN READ

Katelin Holloway, VP of People and Culture at Reddit, started her tenure in 2016 with a listening tour focused on employee benefits. Learn how she helped create individualized leave policies, and other benefits focused on personal growth, all while ensuring that programs were actually utilized.

The ‘minterns’ taking internships in their 30s

BBC | 7 MIN READ

A middle-career intern, or “mintern," is a new term for people taking internships in their thirties. BBC reports that millennial job dissatisfaction is high: according to research from Deloitte, 49% of millennials will quit their jobs within the next two years. In this profile, BBC interviews people who have left their jobs and taken on internships to gain new skills.

13 opportunities to address unconscious biases at work

Culture Amp | 15 MIN READ

“Because unconscious biases have the greatest influence over us when we’re stressed or under time constraints, two pressures you’re likely to experience at work, mitigating their impact on your coworkers and customers requires an active effort,” says Maja Orsic of Bonusly. Get insights on how these biases can come up across the employee experience and what you can do about it.

Crafting culture by turning insights into actions

IDEO U | 47 MIN LISTEN

Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga joins the IDEO team to discuss applying design thinking mindsets to culture and people operations, turning culture insights into actions, and making change happen from wherever you sit. Listen to the full episode or get a quick recap in the article (a 7 minute read).

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The critical gap when it comes to building empathy

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

Stacey Nordwall, Culture Amp’s People Program Lead - Leadership and Learning, explores interchangeable responses and confirming understanding, and why they’re important to building empathy in the workplace. Stacey says, “Bridging the gap from assuming you understand what it is like to be in someone’s shoes to being curious and open enough to confirm your assumption will move you toward truly building empathy.”

How to use employee exit surveys effectively

Culture Amp | 4.5 MIN READ

“No matter how excellent your culture is, people are eventually going to leave,” says Culture Amp Senior People Scientist, Fresia Jackson. She shares how to review individual and aggregate exit survey results, how to take action, and how to use survey insights to guide in-person exit interviews.

How to write a job description that attracts better candidates

Fast Company | 6 MIN READ

“If we were to boil this whole guide down to a single How to Write a Job Description for Dummies piece of advice, it would be this: Always perform a job analysis before you write your job description,” says the team at Glassdoor. They walk through how to execute this process to write better job descriptions and hire the best people.

What great coaching looks like

HBR IdeaCast | 26 MIN LISTEN

Have you ever been interested in having a personal coach? Learn the benefits from Richard Boyatzis, professor at Case Western Reserve University, and coauthor of the HBR article "Coaching for Change." Learn how the best coaches ask the right questions to help you make better choices in your career and personal life.

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What’s new in the Culture Amp platform

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

Organizations come in all shapes and sizes—and so do employee feedback programs. See how you can tailor Culture Amp to the needs of your business and what’s new across performance and engagement in Q3.

3 ways to customize your company’s inclusion program

Culture Amp | 8 MIN READ

Diversity and Inclusion leaders from Culture Amp, Github, Airbnb, and Plenty share their perspective on how to cultivate a sense of belonging among employees with bespoke inclusion programs.

Best practices for managing remote teams

Product Hunt | 18 MIN READ

How does remote work influence how people interact with others? How does it impact the social fabric and culture of a company that decides to embark on a remote workforce? These are just two of the deep questions Steph Smith answers in her overview of best practices for managing remote teams.

Entry-level to next level

Podcast: Honest HR | 37 MIN LISTEN

In this episode of the Society for Human Resources’ podcast, Honest HR, host Callie Zipple speaks with Sam Arpino, M.S. about bouncing back from feedback and failure and knowing your worth.

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Is ‘Burnout’ really a disease?

Namely | 3 MIN READ

“While burnout hasn’t been classified as a ‘disease’ just yet, recognition from the World Health Organization, Mayo Clinic, and other medical associations has been more than enough to get the public's attention,” says Andy Przystanski of Namely. See what companies are doing to address this newly recognized syndrome and create a healthier workplace for everyone.

8 team motivation tips (with help from some TV bosses)

Atlassian | 3.5 MIN READ

What do TV bosses Laura Roslin of Battlestar Galactica and Michael Scott of The Office have in common? Words of wisdom when it comes to keeping teams motivated (in their own unique way of course). Get some humorous inspiration peppered with useful research on team motivation from Atlassian.

4 ways to leverage the strength of diverse teams

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

“Diverse and inclusive teams are not only more creative and engaged but also make better decisions and produce better results,” says Hsiang-Yi Lin, Principal, MKMB Coaching and Consulting. She provides tips to help managers activate an inclusive mindset that helps leverage the benefits of diverse teams.

Finding and mobilizing your allies

Podcast: Secure the Seat | 35 MIN LISTEN

Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What women of color need to know to secure a seat at the table brings her wisdom to the Secure the Seat podcast. In this episode, she interviews Jhaymee Tynan, Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C on how to find and mobilize your allies at work.

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How Slack promotes social learning at work

Udemy for Business | 3 MIN READ

“We define social learning as any learning opportunity, in any format, where the goal is to learn from one another,” says Ariel Hunsberger, Head of Learning & Development at Slack. See how they’ve designed learning and development programs to help build community and encourage peer-to-peer learning.

5 ways to use Agile to act on employee feedback

Culture Amp | 7 MIN READ

Agile is a software delivery methodology focused on shorter release cycles, iterative development, intense customer-centricity and faster time to value. Learn how concepts from Agile can help you take action after organization-wide engagement and pulse surveys.

How to build and develop high performing teams

Culture Amp | 10 MIN READ

Learn how to best build high performing teams, what you can expect to experience along the way, and how to provide ongoing support for teams with advice from Culture Amp Senior People Scientist Fresia Jackson.

Myths & Truths: Talking about Bias in Recruiting

Podcast: DriveThru HR | 31 MIN LISTEN

Podcast host Robin Schooling interviews Keirsten Greggs, Founder of Trap Recruiter, about recruiter’s influence on company culture and brand, bias in recruiting and overcoming those challenges.

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Using gamification to build People Analytics skills

Visier | 4.5 MIN READ

Enabling HR to use data and analytics to drive business results is a goal for many organizations. Preeti Lokam and Steve Rinvelt of Bosch share their three-step process for supporting the development of key analytics skills among their HR team.

Heatmaps: Visualizing your employee data

Culture Amp | 4.5 MIN READ

When unpacking employee survey results you’ll want to know where to focus your efforts, and if there are any outliers that need special attention. That’s where Culture Amp’s heatmap comes in. The heatmap provides an easy way to view employee survey results at a glance and spot outliers. Learn how companies like Etsy, The Motley Fool, and Box use the heatmap to take their analysis to the next level.

Why a happy brain performs better

LinkedIn | 14 MIN READ

“I really believe that in the midst of this modern economy the greatest competitive advantage you could have is a positive and engaged workforce,” says Happiness Researcher Shawn Achor. Shawn is interviewed by Harvard Business Reviews’ Sarah Green about what positive psychology can tell us about success and performance.

Podcast: Business Acumen In HR

21st Century HR | 50 MIN LISTEN

Anna Binder, Asana’s Head Of People Operations shares her career journey and why business acumen is an essential competency of modern HR leaders in this episode of 21st Century HR, hosted by Lars Schmidt.

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How to use Culture Amp data to hire the best Chief People Officer

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

Lars Schmidt, Founder of Amplify, an HR Executive Search and Consulting firm shares how he helped a client, SocialCode, find the right Chief People Officer by leveraging Culture Amp data. 

How to give constructive criticism

The Cut | 5.5 MIN READ

“If it’s done well, giving constructive criticism doesn’t have to be awkward or unpleasant for you or your co-worker,” says workplace advice columnist Alison Green. She provides a list of eight things to consider that will help you deliver constructive criticism well.

Why the status quo of performance isn’t working

Culture Amp | 7 MIN READ

It’s an unfortunate reality that many people can’t stand performance reviews. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current state of performance reviews, the factors that are contributing to their lack of success, and guidance on how to change the status quo.

Healing broken teams from inside out

Podcast: Stanford Innovation Lab | 36 MIN LISTEN

Host Tina Seelig interviews executive coach Michael Terrell about effective team dynamics, how to diagnose team issues, and guidance on working through team challenges.

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How to facilitate communication and collaboration across time zones

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

A whole host of communication and collaboration tools exist to help people work together across time zones, but what works best? Culture Amp’s People Program Lead, Stacey Nordwall, shares some of the tools we use and what we’ve learned working as a global fast-growth company.

How to write the perfect 90-day plan

Atlassian | 5 MIN READ

“We’ve learned that using a 90-day plan for new hires makes the process of joining a team and understanding your role – as well as team and company culture – smoother and more complete,” says Jamey Austin of Atlassian. He shares the 90-day plan for new hires they’ve created based on their own onboarding practices including a template you can use.

8 tips for a better employee performance review

Culture Amp | 8 MIN READ

Research shows that the vast majority of organizations still use evaluations as a way to gauge the performance of employees. So whether you love or loathe the performance review, it’s probably here to stay. We explore why it’s critical to invest in bettering the employee performance review and share eight evidence-based tips to help you take action.

Older and wiser and… forgotten?

WorkHuman | 20 MIN LISTEN

Podcast hosts Robin Schooling and John Baldino discuss why old people are left behind in the workforce, and why they shouldn’t be taken for granted if businesses want to be successful.

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The ultimate 360° review template

Culture Amp | 5 MIN READ

Curious about the difference between a 360 and a performance review? We’ve got you covered. This article also provides a template you can use for 360 feedback, with tips on leading with strengths and giving and receiving feedback.

4-day work week at Microsoft Japan

NPR | 4.5 MIN READ

In August of this year, Microsoft Japan decided to try a four-day-week experiment. Employees were treated to a three-day weekend and still received their full paycheck. The result? A productivity boost of 40% reports NPR. In addition to a shorter week, meetings throughout the working days were shorter, and nearly 60% fewer pages were printed.

How to launch a corporate social responsibility program

Culture Amp | 9 MIN READ

Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving. This year, December 5th marks the occasion, and with it brings a discussion of corporate social responsibility for many companies. Mallory Greene, previously Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Wealthsimple, led the charge to make their CSR program what it is today. Get her philosophy and step-by-step approach to getting a CSR program off the ground.

Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on resilience

HBR IdeaCast | 32 MIN LISTEN

Co-authors of "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant talk about building resilience within yourself and amongst your team and broader organization.

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12 questions you can use to improve performance management

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

Take the first step toward improving performance management and
achieve a process that is fair, motivating, satisfying, and retains your best people. Use our questions to gather feedback on what's working and what needs improvement at your company. 

How many people make a productive team?

Fast Company | 5 MIN READ

“There is a hard limit on the size of a group that can build and maintain a long-lasting, critical level of empathy and shared purpose that brings out maximal performance,” says tech exec and entrepreneur Mona Sabet. Learn about the science behind team size, and Mona’s own experience putting the right number into practice.

The 5 steps to inspire action through storytelling with data

Culture Amp | 5 MIN READ

“Despite the challenges of numerical shorthand, it’s oftentimes how we communicate in the workplace,” says Culture Amp Lead People Scientist, Myra Cannon. In this article, she explains how to inspire action through storytelling with data. Simple changes like saying, “50% of people here are engaged” rather than, “Our engagement score is 50%” can make a difference in the way employee survey results are perceived.

The give hugs rule

Buffer CultureLab | 47 MIN LISTEN

Buffer interviews Ai Ching Goh, co-founder of Piktochart, a "semi-distributed" startup of 40-plus people globally. They discuss positivity at work, and how to make it happen at your company. 

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On December 3-5 in Napa Valley we’re bringing together 50 executive leaders focused on building a better world of work for our final Culture First Forum of 2019.

Know an executive leader that would benefit from this experience and bring value to the community? Please fill out this form to enter yourself or a member of your network into a raffle for a complimentary ticket. The winner will be notified on November 22.

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Is remote work working?

Culture Amp | 4 MIN READ

Culture Amp recently surveyed almost 350 customers about how they are embracing a new future of work and the role that remote work will play in 2021 and beyond. And while the pandemic may not yet be over, insights from our data reveal that remote working is most definitely here to stay.

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Building an employee experience for a hybrid workforce

Culture Amp | 7 MIN READ

This year''s shift to WFH has had impacts on many workforces around the globe. To help you connect the concepts of employee engagement and employee experience, we''ve covered a few ways your survey findings could help you refine the employee experience of your distributed workforce. 

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Know thyself: how self-awareness helps you at work

Atlassian | 6 MIN READ

Before you change the culture of your organization it''s important to look within. This article will help prompt you to examine your own self-awareness. Learn more about the traits of different personality types and actionable steps you can take to improve your own self-awareness.

Why monitoring your 'emotional gas tank' is critical to fighting burnout

Fast Company | 4 MIN READ

What''s the difference between managing our time and managing our energy? "Energy is a renewable resource and time is not. Time is the great equalizer, since we're all given a finite amount of it." Learn why some of your most common time management frustrations may be connected to your emotional commitment and effort level.

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