Many startups seem to foster a cult mentality, often towards the founders. Business cultures like this are frightening, unnecessary, unhealthy and counter-productive.
Practical strategies for leaders to shift from forced positivity to a culture that embraces open communication, empathy and the complete spectrum of human experiences.
When handled in a thoughtful, intentional manner, cultures no longer impede but serve to accelerate change management and drive results across enterprises.
As a result of being dragged kicking and screaming into allowing at least some work from home, the leadership of many companies fails to optimize their approach to hybrid work, undermining its potential for a major boost to productivity, retention and cutting costs.
The shift to remote work during the pandemic has not only changed our daily routines but also had profound effects on our brains and made us more susceptible to distractions when we return to the traditional office environment.
Start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike have taken commendable steps to determine the office protocol that works best for their businesses, whether fully remote or implementing one day to five days onsite. As start-ups reimagine the definition of the office, here are five actions they can take to reinvent their environments.
Startups tend to favor high productivity within short turnaround times. In such conditions, employees must be adaptable and learn new skills quickly. Therefore, training and development are crucial — a new employee needs to hit the ground running.