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How Better Culture Leads To Better Employee Experiences Aug 17, 2022

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Jeff addresses the misconceptions surrounding what it takes to create a great company culture and highlights common leadership styles that make negative employee experiences. He also shares his experiences working with brands to implement modern-age performance reviews and develop guiding principles that unite an entire organization.

The first step in creating a great company culture is defining what culture is and how it plays a role in workplace functions. Unfortunately, while many businesses define core values and state that they place heavy value on a positive culture, most fail to attaint the intended effects.

Jeff Hunt helps to clarify what exactly workplace culture is composed of and how organizations can attain it.

Do The Right Thing Sep 28, 2021

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Join Brad as he chats with BambooHR founders Ben Peterson and Ryan Sanders, who share why they prioritized creating a company that promotes doing the right thing.

We’ll then hear from company culture advocate and CEO of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush. You’ll come away with new ideas about how you can help your company create an environment where everyone can bring their best self to work.

Lead from Where You Are Aug 10, 2021

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Guests Jordan Monroe and Zack Bomsta, Owlet’s co-founders, talk about leading from where they are while staying true to their vision. Also in this episode: Gene Farrell, the innovator behind the freestyle Coca-Cola soda fountain, and Tim Mulligan, the CHRO at Vulcan, on setting people free to lead from where they are.

Be Open & Assume the Best May 27, 2021

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Brad interviews the co-founders of BambooHR, Ben Peterson and Ryan Sanders, and discovers the origin stories behind two company values. He also speaks with Joseph Grenny, co-author of best-selling book Crucial Conversations and co-founder of VitalSmarts, about social capital, lag time, and how remote work is impacting communication in the workplace. Lastly, Nessie Larsen shares a story about an out-of-touch manager and plowing snow.

Make it Count Apr 22, 2021

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Brad Rencher discusses how crucial it is to adapt during times of unprecedented change since organizations that thrive are those that recognize change as an opportunity to improve.

First, Nivi Achanta shares valuable insights from her young career about finding more meaningful work.

Then employment attorney Mark Kluger joins to discuss navigating difficult workplace disruptions.

Finally, SurveyMonkey’s chief people and places officer, Becky Cantieri, explains how her company has built a culture that can withstand even the toughest challenges and changes.

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Enjoy Quality of Life Mar 25, 2021

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Brad Rencher dives into culture head first to explore how focusing on culture and values can close the gap between employees and employers, and set the foundation for an exceptional employee experience.

First, we learn about Sara Jones’ amazing adoption story and the lessons it teaches us about inclusion and the modern employee.

Then, culture champion Anita Grantham shares her insights on how to identify and communicate shared values in an organization.

Finally, BambooHR’s own Cassie Whitlock discusses how those shared values can impact every single thing you do in the workplace.