Posts by David Quick
Hiring the Right Person for the Right Seat
Over the course of my career, I’ve found the art of hiring is not as easy as it seems – sometimes it can even be daunting. What are the right qualities for this job? How important are each one of them? Should we wait to see if someone more qualified comes along? At the end…
Read MoreInfographic: The Statistical Case for Company Culture
When I’m explaining my passion for company culture and getting “the right people in the right seats” I often get questions about how that really impacts the bottom line. In reality, there are tons of studies out there that have proven a positive correlation between employee satisfaction and business performance. To get some outside perspective,…
Read MoreThree Steps to a Strong Company Culture
Where are you now? Where do you want to be in five years? How do you get there? The first two questions can only be answered by you. The third question can be answered in two words: company culture. Your employees are the foundation of your enterprise and it is important to remember that they…
Read MoreEmployee Management
When it comes to business, your employees are your most important asset. The skills they possess and their tenacity both contribute to the success of your business. The way you manage your staff is an incredibly important issue. Practicing stellar employee management equates to matching skills to current openings and ensuring that your employees are…
Read MoreCompany Culture in the New Year
A company’s culture is a unique identifier. It’s the fingerprint of the company. Although it might be similar to others, but is distinct to your organization. Products and strategies can be replicated, but the only true identifiers are the values and norms of your company: its culture or personality. Unfortunately, positive culture in the business…
Read MoreExpressing Appreciation
Expressing your appreciation for your job has its benefits. When it’s genuine, it can go a long way in cementing professional relationships in the workplace and improving your long-term career prospects within the company. And while you do want to avoid being cloying or overly sentimental in your approach, a sincere expression of appreciation for…
Read MoreBuilding an empowering environment
As an employer, do you let your employees assume more responsibility when they demonstrate the ability? Do you know when that is, or do you keep telling yourself that they aren’t ready yet? I’ve talk with hundreds of people every year who say they want to be treated as “partners” rather than just an employee. They…
Read MoreOwnership within the Company
A key element in retaining top employees and creating a positive workplace is to provide your employees with a sense of ownership in the company’s reputation and long-term growth. If you move beyond the idea of a paycheck, employee feedback can rank among most valuable management assets you can possess. Listening to concerns, soliciting opinions…
Read MoreHelping Bulls
Even if your job title doesn’t specify “manager,” there’s a good chance you’ll need to handle some managerial duties at some point in your career as you move up the corporate ladder. And with sustainability exploding over the past several years, having a strong foundation of corporate rules build public trust. And although some will shake…
Read MoreEmployee Appreciation
With the holidays getting under way, now is the perfect time to show your colleagues, coworkers, and employees how much you value their contribution every day of the year. And trust me, any occasion is necessary. In fact, tokens of your appreciation spread throughout the year helps employees feel valued all year long. If you’re…
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