Effective feedback, positive or negative, is the bedrock upon which successful companies build their culture of growth and innovation. Yet, delivering negative feedback remains a delicate task that leaders often grapple with. It’s like walking a tightrope — one wrong step and you risk falling into a chasm of discord, disengagement, and lower morale.
Rehiring someone, often referred to as “boomerang employees,” can have both advantages and disadvantages.
When you lead with empathy and understanding, foster open communication, and build relationships based on trust and respect, you don’t just become a leader of a team you did not pick. You become a leader that your team would pick.
Unfortunately, many organizations struggle with fostering a culture of accountability. It can be challenging to strike the right balance between empowering team members and holding them responsible for their actions.
Making feedback a team habit is essential for creating a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and mutual support.
By leveraging the power of an intranet, remote companies can create a virtual workspace that fosters communication, collaboration, and a sense of unity among team members.
While ambition and drive for advancement can certainly be positive traits, it’s worth examining why unchecked ladder climbing can become toxic to a company’s culture.
All-hand meetings are essential to building a strong company culture and keeping everyone informed and engaged.
Ongoing evaluation and adjustment is necessary to ensure that the People and Culture team is functioning effectively and meeting the needs of all stakeholders.