HR Can Be the Culture Game-Changer

Getting to the point today about culture.

Know your business and how it makes money regardless of tax status. How can you explain the reasoning behind some of the most difficult decisions if you don't fully understand how your organization generates revenue?

Know your people that do the work and how they feel about doing it. You need to build real connections with people and implement sophisticated listening systems to fully understand your risks, vulnerabilities and employee sentiment.

Live the culture that is posted on the wall and is discussed at orientation. Talk is cheaper than ever. Everyone is watching your behavior, make sure it reflects your organization's mission, vision and values.

Support the team you lead in actions, not just words. Show your team that you value them by giving as much control away as you possibly can.

You can't build a world-class culture if HR is not willing to lead every step of the way. It is simply impossible.

So, who's willing to be vulnerable, take risks, and show every member of the organization that they matter just as much as you believe you do?

Thanks for being here.

Jay

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Life Burns Faster

Is it me, or are we suddenly moving at light speed? 

Work life is at full throttle with AI, M&A, TA, and a whole host of other abbreviations. Our personal lives seem to be moving faster too. Maybe that is just me lately?

So how do we somehow find a moment to reflect on what is happening around us, and sometimes to us, and maintain a level of balance that not only allows each of us to navigate our personal storms, but to enjoy the journey we're on?

I wish I had an easy answer.

Perhaps it is the intentional act of scheduling time?

Or, maybe it's just a momentary pause during a difficult moment?

A quick walk or coffee stop might help.

Meditation or prayer can be significant sources of peace in the storms of life.

Or it might just be that we need to stop worrying about 'solving' this challenge; and instead, keep it top of mind and tackle it in different ways at different times?

No easy answers. But if we ignore the pressure, we risk life burning us up unnecessarily.

Thanks for being here.

Jay

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