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Building a People-Centric Culture: Strategies for Success"!🚀 📌 Defining and living core values that drive organizational success 📌 Fostering open communication and feedback for transparency and trust 📌 Prioritizing employee well-being and work-life balance for a healthy workforce 📌 Recognizing and rewarding contributions to boost morale and motivation 📌 Building a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and empathy

Many people work an 8-hour day, which is one-third of the 24 hours in a day. A great work culture is one that prioritizes employee well-being and is built on trust, respect, and clear communication. Key elements include a strong mission and values, opportunities for professional development, effective and empathetic leadership, and a psychologically safe environment where employees feel included and valued. It also fosters a sense of purpose, collaboration, and recognition for good work, leading to higher engagement and lower turnover.

If you want to create a workplace where people thrive, not just survive, you need to listen to Aminah Moore. As an organizational culture expert, she's sharing powerful insights on how to curate a positive environment that supports employees' well-being. In our conversation, she opens up about her own experiences and the importance of creating a space where people aren't broken, but empowered. One powerful takeaway: you never know what's going on behind the scenes. Let's strive to create workplaces that uplift, not weigh down. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel (link below) and let's build better workplaces together! https://lnkd.in/dQJUU8iC

Company culture plays a vital role in driving business success, impacting areas like employee engagement, innovation, and the ability to attract and keep top talent. A healthy culture is grounded in six core elements—what we call the "Talent Magnets": purpose, opportunity, success, recognition, wellbeing, and leadership. To strengthen culture, organizations need to measure it by collecting honest employee feedback—preferably through anonymous surveys—and, most importantly, take meaningful action based on the insights gathered.

Employees don't leave jobs, they leave cultures. Sometimes, not even competitive salaries or impressive titles can compete with culture. If the daily experience feels draining, people will walk away. So no, culture is not an HR made-up concept, it represents reality, what it feels like work at one company each day. Check out 9 essential insights to help you build a workplace where people actually want to stay. From prioritizing wellbeing and leveraging individual strengths, to fostering open communication and meaningful recognition: The building blocks of cultures that thrive. 👉 Swipe through to discover what makes culture work → What's one thing about your company culture you're most proud of? 💬

Bridging Generational Gaps in the Workplace Lately, we’ve been hearing and reading a lot about the challenge of adapting across generations in the workplace. With multiple age groups working side by side, differences in communication, expectations, and values can sometimes lead to friction. One common challenge is managing the younger generation, who often respond better to respectful dialogue rather than traditional strictness. As HR practitioners, it’s our role to equip supervisors and managers with the right tools to lead effectively not by lowering standards, but by improving connection. In FY26, we’ll be expanding our engagement initiatives: ✅ Skip-level meetings involving operators ✅ Targeted sessions with supervisors to address disciplinary approaches and enhance industrial harmony Because managing people is a lot like fixing a roof, you don’t wait until it rains. You prepare, reinforce, and adjust before the storm comes. Communication gaps won’t close themselves, they require action, empathy, and consistent effort.

Recognition is a key driver of culture and retention. This article explores the types of appreciation employees value most and how organizations can keep both in-office and remote teams connected and motivated. 🔗 https://bit.ly/46Ntw3j

What does it take to truly transform a workplace culture? In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Tony Turnage, Deputy Director of TMO, sits down with Shana Terry, Chief Procurement Officer and Director with the Office of Procurement Services, to talk about how her team redefined collaboration, communication and accountability to create a thriving, connected culture that drives better service for county agencies and residents. Hear how small changes sparked big impact, and why Shana calls their culture “evolving and successful.” Listen now: https://loom.ly/fzFsxV4

The secret to your company’s success In my few years of practicing HR I’ve learned that employees are the heartbeat of every success story. Every Monday reminds me that when we prioritize people not just processes, we create a culture where innovation, dedication, and growth naturally flourish. Here’s something important: 1️⃣investing in your team by listening deeply, 2️⃣supporting their development, and 3️⃣valuing their well-being transforms not only individual lives but the entire organization. So this week, How do we truly support our employees beyond their job descriptions? When employees feel genuinely valued and empowered, they don’t just meet expectations—they inspire, innovate, and drive lasting positive change. Let’s inspire each other to build workplaces where people thrive. It’s not just an HR Responsibility, it’s every employee responsibility to create a safe space for one another.

There’s a clear difference between a job that is challenging and one that is simply overwhelming. A challenging job encourages growth, innovation, and problem-solving while offering the right support, realistic expectations, and fair recognition. In contrast, a role that pushes employees to their breaking point without adequate resources or appreciation leads to stress and disengagement. Building a healthy workplace culture means striking the right balance — setting high standards while ensuring people feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.