Colonel’s Culture Round-Up
COL(R) Tony McConnell’s roundup of local and national stories about how companies focus on culture to increase employee engagement, retention and productivity.
5 Culture Matters For Building An Unstoppable Team
What is the greatest competitive advantage for your business? Culture! This article in Forbes lists the five key culture trends crucial for building an unstoppable team.
3 Make-or-Break Skills Your Middle Managers Might Be Missing
Middle Managers are the backbones of any organization. They know the truth on the ground. What can you do to equip these leaders with what they need to succeed? This article on Workplaces.org dives deeper into three essential skills that effective middle managers must possess.
Employee Detachment Threatens Customer Satisfaction
According to Gallup, employee pride in their products or services has dropped eight percent since 2020. This drop in pride has a direct impact on the satisfaction felt by your customers. In this article, Gallup researchers discuss the need for reengaging your employees, which will have a direct impact on your customers.
Building Success: How Dow Smith Company Doubled in Size While Preserving Core Values
Now for a little patting ourselves on our back. Never pass on the chance to be proud of your organization!
The Irresistible Workplace Initiative (IWI) is an organization that specializes in consulting and connecting small businesses to increase employee engagement and define company culture. IWI is the vision of Dow Smith, whose Middle Tennessee design-build firm is thriving after more than 30 years in business. IWI works with business leaders to assess their companies’ strengths and weaknesses, develop and implement strategies for long-term success, and provide opportunities to learn from peers. We believe every individual and every company has unique abilities, and it is our mission to bring the best out of everyone at every level. We do this through a personalized approach that includes an in-depth survey, open and honest feedback, and proven tools for growth. We work alongside companies to provide guidance, training, and communication to make them more effective at reaching their employees, clients, and communities.