How can an organization intentionally change its own culture and climate? Measure “Where are we now?” and determine “Where do we want to be?” – Organizations need to know whether the current status of their culture and climate reflects what is needed and wanted. This is the first step in being able to effect any needed or desired...
Read MoreWhat is organizational climate and does it differ from organizational culture? Many researchers and practitioners believe that culture is made up of its member’s shared values, beliefs, myths, behavioral norms, and traditions, while climate is the actual manifestation of those things – observed as behaviors, attitudes, and strategies in the day-to-day...
Read MoreWhat is organizational culture? Does it differ from organizational climate? Why do we need to pay attention to this – isn’t it just another fad? If we do pay attention to it, and then want to change it, how do we do that? These are just some of the questions we will discuss in Illuminations this month. Let’s begin with the question, “what is organizational...
Read MoreThis month on Illuminations, we focused on onboarding – the process of turning a good hire into a great employee by introducing them to your organization’s culture and policies and their new position and colleagues, and by instilling a sense of pride, purpose, and commitment in their new career. This is a brochure that the USDA uses to introduce their...
Read MoreOur approach to onboarding is based on our experience of observing onboarding processes that succeed, and those that fail, and is consistent with what SHRM recommends for an effective onboarding program, which includes four distinct levels, known as “The Four C’s”: Compliance is the lowest level and includes teaching employees basic legal and...
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