Getting workers back to the office requires building a new culture, not revisiting the old one
The pandemic compelled leaders to have conversations about culture and redefine how things get done, and the results were positive. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some people don’t want to go back to the way things were.
Growing pains or culture crisis? Four lessons to keep in mind when growing your business
A focus on values, transparency, communication, collaboration, and self-reflection are imperative for organisations to evolve their culture to keep pace with expansion and ensure that growth is sustainable.
Expectations, behaviours and feedback: Five culture blockers you need to know
Why do some managers struggle to create the culture they want and instead tolerate the culture they have? Let’s take a look at five key culture blockers.
Queensland butcher closes five stores to hold company-wide culture day
A well-known meat distributor has given its 87-strong team of staff a day off work in a bid to transform the company culture.
How to successfully manage change in your business
Valantis Vais, head of product at MYOB; Hichame Assi, CEO at Envato; and Chris Low, head of vibe at Canva discuss how they manage change in their respective businesses and share their tips for getting it right.
Why too many tools can be a bad thing for hybrid working (and what to do instead)
The technology we use for hybrid work is important, with tools that are selected and implemented incorrectly often getting in the way of collaboration.
Business culture has never been more important for achieving M&A goals
A poor culture can sabotage the best M&A deal, writes Pitcher Partners’ Michael Sonego, so don’t leave it as an afterthought in discussions.
Cube Group’s paid parental leave shows size shouldn’t matter when supporting staff
Business size should not be used as an excuse for failing to provide a great workplace culture and inclusive policies to support staff, according to Cube Group founder Ben Schramm.
How quotas and targets can improve gender equality in the workplace
Gender equality targets and quotas can help prevent qualified women in the workplace being overlooked in favour of their male counterparts.
Blaming the regulator is a distraction, Crown Casino is to blame for its own mess
Breaking promises has consequences, and Crown Resorts and their Melbourne Casino are under the microscope because they chose to break theirs to the government about how they would run their casino.
Remote doesn’t work unless there is a great culture in place
Culture should be prevalent whether a person is at home, in the office, in the field, on a plane, or at an event.
What 2020 has taught these seven entrepreneurs about culture, community and people
Working side-by-side, managers and their teams have fought to keep businesses afloat this year, and for many, a good culture is a byproduct.
