The High Value of Building Pride in the Workplace

One of the most overlooked drivers of engagement, retention and advocacy, hides in plain sight: pride. It can be obvious when people take pride in their work, and even easier to spot when they don’t. Year-on-year, we see how corporate recognition as a Certified™ great place to work reinforces company pride, and we see how the […]
Building a Collaborative Team: How to Encourage Cross-functional Cooperation and Improve Results

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, organizations need to build teams that can work collaboratively and efficiently across different functions. A collaborative team is one that brings together individuals from various departments or areas of expertise to work together towards a common goal. In this article, we will discuss five main ways to encourage […]
Implementing a Lean Management System: Streamlining Processes and Increasing Efficiency

If you’re eager to improve workplace efficiency and productivity, you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you through the essentials of streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency, demonstrating the substantial impact these strategies can have on your organisation. Get ready to discover game-changing tactics that can help you revolutionise your business. Understanding the Principles of Lean Management Lean management […]
Managers: Are You Building a Culture of Trust?

We spend a third of our days at work on average. This work environment can either enhance or diminish employee morale and productivity in your company. Learning how to build trust with employees can improve productivity, engagement, and confidence. Trust in any organization works on three levels: At a company level in terms of culture […]
How To Boost Your Employer Brand

We patronize brands that we trust. They impact our lives in more ways than one, and they impact those around us too. The same goes for an employer brand. When there is an alignment or misalignment between the company’s employee promise and the employee experience, it impacts us in more ways than one. It also […]
Onboarding Remote Employees: 8 Ways To Create an Exceptional Employee Experience

Being thoughtful about onboarding remote employees is crucial for fairness and employee loyalty. Across the globe, companies have shifted to remote and hybrid workplaces. Whether the Covid-19 pandemic created this shift or merely sped it up, the reality is that for many organizations, there’s no going back—remote work is here to stay, and company processes must […]
From the MD: What are the Emerging People Trends for ASEAN and Australia?

The year has progressed quickly and we are at the tail-end of the first quarter. Recently, I wrote a piece on my LI based on a podcast conversation with Fundamento’s CEO Ankit Durga in February. One of the questions was: “What is an emerging trend that I have observed since the beginning of 2023? At the start and end of […]
How great workplaces build an eco-system of equity as part of their workplace culture

Leaders at great workplaces recognize the importance of building a For All™ culture to maximize human potential, which in turn enables their businesses to remain agile and competitive amidst the fast-paced and challenging macro environment. They establish a foundation of trust based on equitable workplace practices that take into account the varied lived experiences of […]
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Creating a More Effective and Innovative Team

Diversity and inclusion have become increasingly important in the workplace in recent years. In a diverse and inclusive workplace, employees feel valued and respected for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This leads to a more effective and innovative team that is better equipped to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. In this article, we will […]
Building a Strong Company Culture: How to Foster a Positive and Productive Workplace

Company culture is the backbone of any successful organization. It is the set of values, beliefs, behaviors, and customs that shape the way employees interact with each other and with customers. A strong company culture promotes employee engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction, leading to a positive and productive workplace. In this article, we will discuss […]
6 Tips For Better Communication With Remote Teams

How do you keep remote employees engaged? It’s a question on the minds of many leaders in this new world of working from home. While it’s absolutely possible for companies to learn how to telecommute effectively, it doesn’t happen automatically. Shifting from a physical shared workspace to a collection of virtual offices can challenge even the […]
The Importance of Goal Setting In The Workplace

Goal setting in the workplace is imperative for business success. Not only does the business as a whole need to have goals, but these goals also need to be broken down into smaller goals and milestones to be achieved along the way to reaching those bigger goals. There also needs to be goals set for […]