Do you know any truly remarkable endeavor in life or business – that succeeded as a one-person show? (even stand-up comics have a team to support them!)   Successful entrepreneurs, inventors, social media stars, great companies – are anchored in their success by people who help bring out the magic in our ideas.     TEAMS […] The post The Crucial Work of Empowering Teams appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Lisa Jackson riffs on workplace revolution – with Pete A. Turner on the Break It Down Show. ANYONE seeking to grow and thrive in a business that relies on hiring people – THIS IS REAL.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in […] The post The Great Resignation – podcast on Break It Down show appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

MailChimp made a stodgy, dodgy business (email marketing) FUN – for business owners and customers …and a great place to work for employees!   (96% of employees at Mailchimp say it is a great place to work compared to 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.)   Last week, Intuit bought them for $12 Billion.  […] The post Intuit Acquires MailChimp appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a sensitive and important topic.  It is often not discussed openly, due to the stigma,  long history of tolerance (“just look the other way”);  confusion about what it is versus is not;  What the person who is experiencing it should do about it.    No one can ignore the […] The post Sexual Harassment at Work: Empowering Actions appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Catalyzing events are those that forever change people and society.  The COVID Pandemic makes one thing clear for sure:   Work will be forever changed.   Our Expectations, Beliefs, “Rules” ….    About what’s OK and not OK (vaccine proof or honor system?)   The role of management v employee needs…    Even the “location” of […] The post Return to Office: Want To versus Have To? appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

  PRODUCTIVITY = BUTT IN SEAT = 40 HOURS.. is over. One of the most extensive studies to date (Iceland) looked at the impact of working shorter work weeks – with NO pay reduction …. NO negative impact on productivity … AND while creating massive benefits for workers’ wellness.   Highlights of the study: –Since […] The post Farewell, Sacred Cows: Measuring Productivity appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

4 Keys to Getting Cultural Assessment Right WATCH THE VIDEO  Workforce dynamics are more fragile than ever.  Amid uncertainty and return-to-work dynamics, taking your “cultural temperature” is a smart move to understand employees’ true needs and engagement hot buttons.  In this video, Lisa Jackson of Culture Pros discusses FOUR CRUCIAL must-do’s for conducting an internal […] The post 4 Keys to Getting Cultural Assessment Right appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Are Your Company Values Real or a Farce? Having been involved in countless culture change initiatives since 1998, the most common  feedback I hear is “Our company values aren’t real. They are nothing more than words on a poster.” This undermines the hard work HR leaders and executives do, to define and communicate them. It’s […] The post Your Company Values – Real or a Farce? appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Google’s corporate culture is one of the most studied and admired examples of modern culture. They wrote the book on how to create an employer brand based on innovation and employee well-being – and just plain coolness! But how realistic is it to be “like Google,” for the average company? Lisa Jackson shares 3 central […] The post Google’s Corporate Culture: Lessons For Any Company appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more

Culture’s Role in Organizational Changes that STICK: Organizational culture change is becoming a mandate in most companies and industries amid rapid technology and workforce expectations.  Whether leading change due to a merger, a new CEO, digital transformation – experts agree “culture” is the key to ensuring the change takes hold and sticks.  No surprise here,  […] The post How to Sustain Organizational Culture Change – Video Lesson appeared first on Culture Pros ..read more