New year, new direction – how to get your team on board with change
Just like setting new year resolutions and goals, the start of a new year can also be a time of refocusing and resetting for businesses. In some cases, this might mean mixing things up a bit in your organisation, implementing new policies or processes, or…
Happy or Engaged – what’s the difference?
Many managers make the mistake of thinking employee happiness and employee engagement are the same thing – but that would be like comparing apples to oranges. Why? Well you could be incredibly happy and satisfied each day at the office, but your mood and frame…
OBM – creating a workplace where ideas are heard, valued and encouraged
I’m privileged to work with a group of businesses where people come to work every day energised and ready to contribute not only to the success of the business, but to developing themselves and the rest of the team. Sharing a work space of five companies,…
What would your team say?
If you asked your team to describe your company culture – what would they say? We visited staff at O’Connells OBM, who have been recognised as one of the best companies in the world for work environment, to ask team members to describe their company culture….
The shocking truths about employee engagement
With only 24% of Australians engaged in their work – it’s costing the economy more than $50 billion per year. But pulling on company purse strings isn’t the only effect of a highly disengaged workforce. The infographic below reveals the stark difference between engaged and…
What are corporations for?
We couldn’t agree more with Seth Godin in his recent post “What are corporations for” – “The purpose of a company is to serve its customers. Its obligation is to not harm everyone else. And its opportunity is to enrich the lives of its employees.”…
A Game Plan to make Open Book Management work for your business
When most people hear the term Open-Book Management – they take it to mean simply sharing financial information with their team, and while many understand the concept when it comes to opening the kimono, people are hesitant. If you open the books in a lean…
What does employee engagement look like?
While there is no magic pill when it comes to creating an engaged workplace – cultivating culture takes time, persistence, and passion – there is no doubt the rewards are sweet. When you commit to creating a workplace that people want to be a part…
Do ping pong tables and in house yoga sessions really promote an engaging workplace culture?
Slippery dips, ping pong tables, even mini golf: google’s office fit outs are certainly trending and it seems no office is truly complete without a ping pong table. David Hickey, area director for Meltwater Australia, says ping pong tables foster better relationships within the office…
Looking for thriving culture? Get in the Game.
I’m privileged to work with a group of businesses where people come to work every day energised and ready to contribute not only to the success of the business, but to developing themselves and the rest of the team. In a co-working space of five companies,…