Results for : company culture

Overcoming EX Blind Spots in Tech Companies

We always hear about tech companies being amazing places to work at, but do they have blind spots? Of course - no company is perfect, and tech companies are no exception. Despite their reputation for being innovative and forward-thinking, they still have certain shortcomings, especially when it comes to employee…

9 Ways to Create a Culture of Kindness at Work

Company culture impacts employee engagement as well as customer retention. And that’s just the beginning. But, how often do you think of “kindness” when cultivating your all-important company culture? There are many benefits gained from being kind at work, as we detailed in our last article in this series. This…

How to Work with Micromanagers

Read a few articles on leadership and you’ll find that they always talk about the power of giving people autonomy. Employees are more productive when managers show them respect by providing them the freedom to be creative and decide the best way to get the job done. But maybe your…

Why Company Culture Matters in 2023

Company culture matters—to your current workforce as well as your future hires. A landmark Glassdoor survey found that nearly 80% of workers “consider a company’s culture” before applying, and over 50% feel that a good workplace culture is “more important than salary.”  As part of our newly launched SogoX Business Leadership Forum, we recently…

5 Micromanagement Signs and What You Can Do

There are several ways to describe a supervisor who is overly controlling. Few of them we would want to print here. We’ll focus instead on the family-friendly, catchall phrase: micromanager. Worried that you might be guilty of this behavior that so frustrates others at work? Review these signs of a…

Avoiding Mixed Messages in the Workplace: It’s a Culture Thing

Poor communication is a fast-track method for resentment, low motivation, mistakes and tension in the workplace. It’s important to understand that miscommunication is not easily contained; in reality, it cascades exponentially. We’ve all seen it happen: Boss miscommunicates to employee, who then spreads it to customers or colleagues, and then it spreads…

Much Ado About Active Listening in the Workplace

Look into employee engagement and you’re likely to read this advice: Listen to your employees. Your reaction is probably a self-congratulatory “I do!” Listening is easy, right? Only, you might not be actively listening, and that can make a real difference. Read on to find out what we mean by…

Words Matter: Positive Feedback and Employee Motivation

It’s National Say Something Nice Day, and we’re all about spreading positivity! Words matter, and when you say something nice, you spread a little more happiness along the way. When it comes to your office, spreading encouragement is all the more important. After all, who wants to work in an…

Is it Getting Hot in Here? The Rise of World Temperature

As we continue to explore sustainability and its role in corporate social responsibility, we cannot ignore the greatest environmental danger humanity faces—global warming. Of course, arguments abound about whether or not it is actually happening, but it is. But really, what exactly is global warming? According to Merriam-Webster, global warming…

Know Better, Do Better: Focus on Sustainability

There are many aspects of corporate social responsibility, and we're examining these aspects to better understand, educate, and promote richer company values. Last month, we focused on empathy’s place in corporate social responsibility. This month we move on from empathy and focus on sustainability. While 'sustainability' and 'corporate social responsibility'…

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