February 18, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
Whistleblower hotlines connect employees to management A whistleblower hotline is an important method of connecting your employees with management in order to gain a holistic understanding inside an company's workplace culture. In the past the word 'whistleblower' had many negative connotations associated with it. The word would be associated with snitch, rat, traitor. The list went on. Essentially, a person nobody wanted to be associated with.
February 1, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
Corporate social responsibility, also known as CSR, helps keep organizations socially liable Through this practice, companies can boost their brand image while giving back to society. Selecting a mission that aligns with what your company stands for can bring your employees closer, boost spirits, and ultimately create a more positive work environment. We turned to business professionals to get advice on how to correctly improve corporate social responsibility and this is what they said:
January 25, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
A speak up culture helps build better workplace environments Rideau Hall is the official residence of Canada's Governor General... well not anymore. At least not the last person to hold this position. The last few days has seen a meltdown of Rideau Hall's internal workplace culture. Canada's Governor General, Julie Payette, has stepped down from her duties due to allegations of workplace harassment, bullying, and creating a toxic workplace culture.
January 22, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
2021 will see a new way corporate leaders lead. Are you ready to adapt? Our last post focused on taking a new approach to initiating a corporate New Year's resolution for your company. It focused on leaders initially taking a step back from focusing solely on corporate goals, and taking the time to truly check-in with their employees on a deeper emotional level to see just how they are feeling as we head into 2021.
January 7, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
Would you know if your employees are crying out for attention? We're well underway into 2021, and joining us is the sidekick we know and hate as COVID-19 to help keep us company. Since the pandemic hit, many employees have been able to get into a new rhythm of working from home and being separated from their co-workers and leaders. Many may be handling their new normal quite fine and are happy to just keep on going without much thought.
January 4, 2021
Amanda Nieweler
A Code of Ethics should properly steer all business decisions in the right direction Whether you have a team of two or two thousand employees, a Code of Ethics is imperative to maintaining a professional and productive work environment. A company’s Code of Ethics is most effective when it clearly communicates company values and when measures are in place to hold employees accountable.