In this brief, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re spending a few minutes to examine what comes after you’ve implemented an Employee Engagement Survey with your team. We’ll answer questions like, “what happens after the survey results come in?” and “How can companies use the feedback effectively to enact real change?” By the end of this quick episode, you’ll be equipped with all the steps you need to ensure that the findings from your engagement survey don’t go underutilized. Grade Your Company Cult...
Dec 19, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re thinking about how leaders can utilize the full potential of their role to help shape the culture of their company. And we could think of no better person to speak to this topic than Donna Hall, SVP/General Manager at Robertson Lowstuter. Donna offers great insight about: - Why leaders who talk more than they listen are culture killers - How clearly communicating your company’s vision comes in the form of a steady drumbeat - And, finally, why giving someone feedback is the...
Dec 12, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re taking a look at why psychological safety is a crucial component in all organizations: especially those known for taking risks in pursuit of innovation. And here to help us break it all down is Adrienne Wilkerson, Co-Founder and CEO at Beacon Media + Marketing. Adrienne makes a ton of amazing points, like: - Why you can’t have true innovation without psychological safety - How being willing to innovate means owning our mistakes from the top down - And, finally, why you and...
Dec 05, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this short, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re taking little time to think about employee retention rates and how you can go about improving them. On the other side of the brief episode, you’ll see that, to avoid the recruitment merry-go-round, you need to hire the right people, develop them in a way that allows them to grow in their jobs, and create a culture that allows for strong employee engagement. LINKS: Beth Sunshine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethsunshine/ Up Your Culture: https://uyc....
Nov 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore the reasons why establishing a culture committee is a great way to ensure your company culture flourishes. We also dig into how to build an effective culture committee from the ground up. And here to help us understand that and more is Russell Minnick, COO at 81Eighty. Russell brings so many valuable thoughts to the table, like: - Why it's important to remember that people work for people - How a solid culture committee can create the effect of wanting to be together ...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re exploring how companies can go about bridging two different cultures following a merger or acquisition. And helping us break down how to do just that is Miracle Semien, CRO at Veaux Professional Services. Miracle brings so many great insights to light, like: - How an aligned culture, or lack thereof, creates a ripple effect throughout the company that is inevitably felt by your customers - Why the first 90 days are the most crucial time when bridging cultures between two o...
Nov 07, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re taking a few minutes to dispel the all-too-common myth that company culture is merely about the satisfaction and happiness of your employees. Now, that’s not to say that those qualities aren’t sure-fire byproducts of a solid company culture. Far from it. In fact, by the end of this episode, you’ll see that by shifting the aim of your company culture efforts, you’ll not only see happy employees, but employees who are engaged like never before.
Oct 30, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, in this Culture Snapshot episode, we’re bringing our coverage of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report to a close by spending a few minutes to consider what this year’s findings tell us about the immediate future of company culture and employee engagement. By the end, I think you’ll see that when your employees engaged they will remain steadfast to your organization, maximize their talents, and reach their full potential. LINKS: ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thece...
Oct 29, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re consulting ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report once again as we ponder the question: “Why are so many managers lacking follow-through?” It’s here that we’ll cover how managers and company leaders can do a better job, every day, of living up to their word. And joining Beth to provide some great thoughts on this issue is Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy. Matt provides some truly great points to consider, like: - How it’s only a matter of time before pe...
Oct 29, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2024, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by asking: “Why aren’t employees receiving more meaningful feedback?” It’s here that we’ll discuss how essential it is for every organization to provide the development opportunities that their employees clearly crave. Discussing the latest findings on People Development with me is the wonderful Kelly George, Talent Analyst/Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture. Kelly of...
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re once again reflecting on the results from ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report. This time we’re wondering: “Why don’t employees have enough information to perform in their roles?” It’s here that we’ll be discussing clear issues surrounding transparency and psychological safety in the workplace. Helping Beth explore why employees aren’t receiving enough valuable information is Mindy Murphy, Employee Engagement Specialist/Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture. Mindy share...
Oct 29, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2024, by asking the question: “Why aren’t more employees inspired by their company’s long-term vision?” It’s here that we’ll cover the vital importance of clearly establishing and communicating your company’s Shared Mission to each and every employee. Joining me to discuss and contextualize it all is the great Deborah Fulghum, Employee Engagement Specialist/Culture Coach here at Up Y...
Oct 29, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking: “Why are more employees returning to the office?” As you can probably guess, it’s here that we’ll tackle the ever-shifting attitudes around “where we work.” Helping me explore these new findings on work preferences is Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy. Stephanie makes so many amazing points, like: - How managers often point to a seeming lack o...
Oct 29, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by asking the question: “Why are employees less engaged than they were a year ago?” It’s here that we’ll break down exactly how you can go about stoking the flames of your company campfire to ensure that it’s burning brighter than ever. And helping this episode shine brighter is Kate Rehling, Talent Analyst/Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture. Kate brings some great insights to light, like: - H...
Oct 29, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick, Culture Snapshot episode, we’re kicking off our season-long deep dive into ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by pointing out some of this year’s need-to-know findings. That is to say, on the other side of this episode, you’ll have a bird’s-eye-view of the many ways in which people are currently feeling about the experience of working at their organization. LINKS: ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report: https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/company-culture-report Beth Su...
Oct 29, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we're breaking down why transparency and authenticity are two qualities all leaders should actively demonstrate in their day-to-day duties. And joining Beth to help explore the many facets of being a transparent leader is my favorite business leader, Matt Sunshine, CEO of the Center for Sales Strategy. Matt offers a lot of food for thought about: - How transparency not only fosters trust within an organization, but also allows everyone to feel that much more comfortable sharing ...
Oct 25, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re discussing how having and communicating a shared vision can be instrumental to driving engagement throughout your organization. And the awesome Kristin Cantrell, Owner/Operator at Seven Mountains Media, is here to break down how she fosters a shared vision with her teams. Kristin has such great insights to offer, like: - How involving your people in the development of your organization’s vision can better ensure their buy-in - Why, while communicating your company’s vision...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re talking about how important it is for leaders to get the communication piece right when it comes to fostering a solid culture of engagement. And joining Beth is one of the best communicators we know, Liz Dickson, Managing Director at Press Ganey. Liz has so many amazing thoughts to offer, like: - Why it’s important for companies to create psychologically safe environments so employees feel comfortable speaking their mind - How just as patients in a hospital experience bett...
Oct 25, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re exploring how company leaders can go about building a people-first culture. And joining Beth to break it all down is someone who truly does put people-first: Amy Bloxom, Regional Vice President at Townsquare Media. Amy makes a ton of great points, such as: - Why it’s not only important for employees to understand the vision of the company, but also, equally, that their opinions matter - How assuming positive intent can go a long way toward establishing trust, even when con...
Oct 25, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on company leaders by taking a look at how to go about maintaining employee engagement when leading through times of adversity. And we can’t think of a better leader to turn to for a topic like this than Lisa Kogan-Praska, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay and Lakes Region. Lisa has such amazing insights, like: - How, without transparency, it’s hard to have an intentional culture - Why, too often, leaders think they need to have all the answers, ...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we’re kicking off our season-long focus on the role that company leaders play in nurturing a solid culture of engagement. Throughout our fourth season, you’ll hear from leaders in various industries who truly embody the fact that a great company culture starts at the top. Today, Beth joined by the amazing Jason Randall, CEO at Questco, who is here to help break down how to shape the future of your company culture through developing tomorrow’s leaders. Jason brings so many amazing...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re wrapping up our exploration of ENGAGE 2023: The Company Culture Report by focusing on our findings that relate to Earned Trust. It’s in this section of the report that we asked questions connected to feelings of Autonomy, Integrity and Accountability. Returning to the show to help break it all down is Deborah Fulghum, Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture, and Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy As always, both Deborah and Matt share so many great i...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by exploring the data related to Valued Voice. In this section of the report, we asked questions around the quality of Communication and Collaboration that employees are currently experiencing. Discussing these latest findings with me is the wonderful Emily Estey, VP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy Emily offers such great points to think about, like: - How nor...
Oct 25, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we continue the exploration of our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2023, by taking a look at the findings as they relate to People Development. In this section of the report, we asked questions related to Employee Growth, Recognition and Feedback. Joining me to discuss and contextualize it all is the great Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy. Stephanie brings so many awesome insights to the table, like: - How not ...
Oct 25, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long, deep dive into ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by exploring the data related to Shared Mission. It’s in this section of the report that we asked questions connected to a company’s Reason for Being, Core Values, and Vision. Helping me break it all down are two of Up Your Culture’s amazing Engagement Specialists, Kate Rehling and Mindy Murphy. Both Kate and Mindy make so many amazing points, like: - How if e...
Oct 25, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re taking a look at How and Where We Work in light of the recent findings from our latest company culture and employee engagement report, ENGAGE 2023. In this section of the report, we asked questions related to how employees, managers and company leaders are continuing to adapt to hybrid and remote work models. Helping Beth explore how people are feeling about this new world of work is Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy. Matt brings some great insights to li...
Oct 25, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we’re beginning our season-long exploration of ENGAGE 2023, our latest company culture and employee engagement report. Together, with experts from both Up Your Culture and The Center for Sales Strategy, we’ll be breaking down the data and contextualizing it all with actionable strategies to help keep your company campfire roaring throughout the year. Joining me to dive into the Employee Engagement section of the report are a couple of Up Your Culture’s awesome Engagement Speciali...
Oct 25, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re not only examining the current state of recruitment, and how truly tough it feels for so many, but we’re also breaking down how to best approach your recruitment efforts in order to find the top talent your organization needs no matter what is going on in the world. Joining Beth to talk about it all is a bona fide recruitment expert, Mary Beth Meadows, Senior Executive VP at Personnel Resources. Mary Beth shares so many amazing insights, like: Why you have to go about “woo...
Oct 25, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s on the minds of many in these times of tough recruitment: employee retention. In particular, how to hang on to your talent superstars. Joining Beth are two guests who have a long history of retaining their top performers: Mike Searson, Vice President/Local Sales, and Doug Young, Market Sales Manager, both at Corus Entertainment. Together, they make some amazing points, like: Why it’s important to regularly measure the engagement level of your team...
Oct 25, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re taking time to debunk the all too prevalent myth that good company culture is simply “nice to have.” Just like our guest today says, “what made you successful won’t necessarily keep you there.” Joining Beth to help break down why company culture is key to long term success, is Pamela McGee, President at the Greater Orlando Society of Human Resources (GOSHRM). Pamela makes so many amazing points like: How a strong company culture makes it that much easier for your organizat...
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