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Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture

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A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Poll the ranks. Plan for fun. Think outside the box.

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Office Drinking Etiquette Every Person Should Follow

HR Digest

If you want a team bonding session, then after-work drinks are the obvious choice. Brandee Baldwin, Director of Human Resources at Laguna Treatment Hospital, says, “We’ve cultivated a drinking culture. So what are the steps that the Human Resource department of a company can take to promote appropriate habits?

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Six Things Each Employee Wants from Their Employer

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Perhaps you’re sure that a fun team building weekend will be a nice way for your employees to bond as a team, or that on-site gym membership would be a great perk to help them be healthier. You might think you know what your employees want from you.

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How Conflicting Work Personalities Drive Team Success

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190,000 Deloitte employees were surveyed on their workplaces. They’re likable people, but their preference for bonds confuses the goal-oriented driver. How Conflicting Work Personalities Drive Team Success. A successful team requires diverse personalities. They value emotional connection and intelligence.

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Building Teamwork: 6 Proven Strategies

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New office furniture, a high-end coffee machine or a team-building lunch will all be seen as a bond-promoting thank you. One way of getting feedback is by using surveys. Use your existing Internet portal or the company intranet to create survey questions. Do a ropes course or a team retreat to build camaraderie and morale.

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Employee Retention Ideas

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To build stronger bonds between the top management and employees, one corporate office practices something called Employee Scavenger Hunt. The process builds a better bond, improves communication, and builds trust within the organization. Enhance connections between co-workers, managers, and the organization.

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Not Adhering to the Rule of 150

Coaching Tip

Office cliques can affect workplace culture in a variety of ways.according to nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder from May 14 to June 5, 2013, among a representative sample of nearly 3,000 full-time, private sector U.S. The survey found that not all managers succeed at staying neutral.

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