Culture

You know the drill: your calendar pings, yet another “quick sync” stretches into a 60-minute maze of rabbit trails and status recaps. By the time actual work resumes, the day is half-gone and energy levels are circling the drain. What if you could flip that script—running one tightly-run, 15-minute check-in that sparks momentum instead of …

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Crisis happens. Whether it’s a failed product launch, a shocking market downturn, or an internal shake‑up, the emotional aftershocks can flatten even the strongest teams. Yet those same teams can rise higher than before—if you guide them with clarity, candor, and contagious optimism. This playbook hands you practical, real‑world strategies that move your people from …

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Annual reviews feel a bit like reading last year’s newspaper: the headlines are stale, the details are fuzzy, and the insights arrive far too late to change the outcome. You and your team deserve something fresher—feedback that happens while the work is still warm, guidance that steers performance in real time, and recognition that fuels …

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You may have heard it said that when a project fails, it’s because someone on the team didn’t have the right skills—or maybe they just lacked enough experience. Conventional wisdom often blames the capability of individual contributors for a team meltdown. But that’s not the only reason (or even the main reason) that teams fail …

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Burnout isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a real, palpable drain on energy, morale, and productivity that happens when pressure meets exhaustion. You know the signs: your usually energetic team members arrive to work looking tired, their enthusiasm has dipped, and conversations are peppered with sighs of exasperation. Here’s the challenge: when you’re already dealing with …

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Difficult conversations at work often feel like looming thunderstorms. You can see them rolling in, you sense the tension in the air, and you know you can’t just run away. In your role as a manager, it’s essential to face these tough moments with clarity, empathy, and confidence. The good news is that when done …

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You know that moment when everything at work seems to crumble at once? Deadlines slip, emails turn tense, and the atmosphere grows thick with frustration. On the outside, it might look like people just aren’t doing their jobs. On the inside, there’s usually a complex web of communication snags, misaligned goals, and resource constraints. You’ve …

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You’ve heard it time and again: open communication is key. But let’s peel back the layers here. It’s not just a trendy phrase tossed around in boardrooms or plastered in mission statements. It’s the lifeblood of a thriving workplace. Imagine a world where messages are as clear as a bell, and feedback isn’t something you …

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Your company has its own personality, one that’s felt by all that walk through the building. In business terms we call this the workplace culture and it’s found in every place of work. It’s the collective behavior of the people who are part of the institution, shaped by their shared values, beliefs, rituals, and practices. …

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Way back in the 90s, political analyst James Carville liked to throw around the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid.” It so encapsulated the political climate, he believed, that he made it a cornerstone of Bill Clinton’s presidential platform. Anyone who’s earned his or her stripes rallying a team to align around a mission or a …

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You know that there are a million things that can go wrong during a project, and mismanaged emotions are frequently at the core of many of them. Emotional upheaval can quickly undo even the most carefully laid plans when employees or customers are unable to meet deadlines or are dissatisfied with the ultimate product. To …

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In the previous decade, we’ve seen a significant change in corporate culture. The days of the stiff, formal office are slowly fading away. In their place, we’re seeing a rise in the informal work culture. Many companies are now adopting an informal work culture, and there are plenty of benefits to doing so. What is …

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One of our many basic needs as humans is to feel connected to those around us, and our sense of belonging at work is no exception. We spend the majority of our day in the workplace, so when we lack a sense of belonging, this could lead to a lack of interest in tasks, increased …

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If you work from home, you already know how challenging it can be to keep work separate from your personal life. After all, long gone are the days where you got off work at 5:00, commuted home, and rummaged through the fridge for dinner–the stresses of your job nothing more than a distant memory. Instead, …

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Working overtime has long been seen as a badge of honor in the business world. If you’re working late, you must be working hard! However, recent research has shown that working overtime may not be as good for business as we thought. Pushing your employees too hard for too long may end up having a …

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If you’re a manager, it’s important to be aware of the bad boss characteristics that can hold your team back. A bad boss can create a toxic work environment and increase staff turnover. They can also impede business growth by not trusting their employees or delegating tasks properly. You need to understand how your management …

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In the bestselling book The Goal, author Eliyahu M. Goldratt works as a manager for a chaotic production plant that’s drowning in work-in-process inventory and chronically misses shipping deadlines. He seeks the advice of an old friend, Jonah, who counsels using the Socratic method, focusing on the simple question: “What is the goal of your …

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Do you have admin tasks casting a cloud over your business? You know they need to get done but the motivation to start on these repetitive and bulky tasks is nowhere to be found. It’s a problem that’s plagued businesses since the first person decided to set up shop. If your business is profitable enough …

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Do you look forward to football season like a lot of people do? There’s nothing quite like a lazy Sunday afternoon, where everyone is sitting in a cozy armchair or lounging on the couch with a beer in hand, and there’s a half-eaten pizza on the table. Between gossiping about friends and chatting about the …

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Any business that wants to stay ahead of the game needs a competitive advantage. And in order to keep themselves on top, they need to be innovative. However, consistently delivering products, services, and processes that stand out from the competition is no easy feat. There’s one thing that you can find in common with organizations …

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Sometimes, even the best blogs can’t dig deep enough into an important and complicated topic… Books to the rescue! Lucky for us, there are a ton of great thought leaders and experts on the topic of accountability so all you need to do is dedicate some time to reading their works and practice applying what …

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Have you heard the saying that a fish doesn’t know water until he’s out of the fishbowl? The same idea is true of company culture. Each company has so many unspoken rules about how everyone behaves and works together, and they’re not even aware of what they all are! This can easily leave a leader …

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Building a supportive company culture that genuinely makes a team feel safe and valued is one of the biggest challenges facing the workforce today. The COVID-19 pandemic has permitted employees to examine what they truly value from their employer and what options are possible if they no longer feel appreciated. An estimated 4 million people …

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Have you ever felt unsure about your role at work? You may have a job description from when you were first hired, but it isn’t really relevant to what you’re doing day to day and what is expected of you. You may feel like you are constantly wondering what your responsibilities are and how you …

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Remember that green face your mom would stick onto all her cleaning bottles when you were a kid? The guy had his eyebrows furrowed and tongue sticking out, like maybe he’d just swallowed a bottle of turpentine. Working in a toxic culture begets a similar sort of nausea. A community that thrives on drama, infighting, …

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Company culture is a determining factor for employee satisfaction, retention, and productiving. And since “what gets measured gets improved,” learning how to measure culture in a company is an important task. Measuring culture in a company can be a difficult task. Companies have become increasingly more complex, with so many different workplace environments coming forward …

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Did it ever strike you as curious that Dorothy got along so well with a heartless Tin Man? Right from the start, she was enrapt—oiling him, fixing him up, attending to him. You’d almost think she was in character, putting on an act. Come to think of it, it’s just as unlikely that a lion …

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Trust and accountability are the essential components of a productive workplace that enables people to grow. Many companies underestimate the importance of the two, which ends up undermining the performance and satisfaction of employees. Accountability in the workplace is what helps people to build meaningful relationships, establish a sense of ownership, and make them feel …

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“Well, we’re just like a big family.” Have you ever gotten this answer in a job interview when you ask about the organization’s culture? It’s not only cringe-worthy, but it’s also a sign that there isn’t a strong culture in the organization. If the hiring manager’s idea of great work culture is a ‘family’ who …

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@teamly For additional information on this topic, feel free to check out this Youtube video from our channel. Now, onto the main content… Congratulations on landing your new job! Starting a new job marks an exciting period in anyone’s career. It also comes with much curiosity and uneasiness. You’re probably wondering what to expect, and …

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Picture this – you show up for your first day at a brand new job to find a locked door and no one waiting to meet you. You weren’t given any instructions and aren’t sure who to call. You can feel what was once excitement quickly turn to nerves. Surely situations like these, which are …

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Meetings that don’t have a proper agenda can be a big waste of time. People forget things and valuable company time is wasted when you’re trying to recall what you wanted to talk about. A meeting agenda removes all the pressure of trying to think of something on the spot. What’s even better is that …

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@teamly For additional information on this topic, feel free to check out this Youtube video from our channel. Now, onto the main content… We have all been to those unproductive, time-suck meetings where the most important thing isn’t even covered. Or meetings that are irrelevant for half the people in attendance. Time spent at a …

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The workplace watercooler was once the gathering point where people could take a breath and connect with another human being. Stories of children, pets, hobbies, and even love interests were shared loosely and with gusto. Communities tend to happen naturally wherever people congregate, but what do we do when people are not physically gathering? While …

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Creating an inclusive environment at work yields a wide array of benefits for both employees and organizations. There is now a body of research on the topic suggesting that companies with an inclusive culture and diverse teams have seen a substantial boost in revenue and value creation. However, it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 …

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Gratitude is having a moment. Practicing it is a topic of conversation everywhere, and you wouldn’t be wrong to believe that the attention is deserved. A principle of self-care, practicing gratitude involves taking the time to notice and reflect upon the things you’re thankful for. Appreciation can be for anything – as simple as a …

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Workplace culture is changing. Employees are searching for more than just a steady income — they’re looking for an organization that encourages their professional growth, prioritizes a positive workplace environment, and values the employee experience. When your team is happy and motivated, you’ll feel a meaningful shift in their work quality and overall productivity. Before …

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The happier your employees are, the more efficiently your business will operate–which is why employee