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What is Corporate Culture?

What is Corporate Culture? Posted on June 26, 2018 by Jonathan Mills When I tell someone that I consult on corporate culture, the first question they ask is, “What is corporate culture?” To be fair, this subject is nebulous and broad; but understanding its meaning is critical to managing what …

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5 Things Execs Can do to Attract Talent

5 Things Execs Can do to Attract Talent Posted on June 21, 2018 by Jonathan Mills Corporate culture creates a distinct opportunity for executives to help attract talent. In fact, by fostering culture they can have more influence over employee attraction than anyone else in the organization. But how? The …

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When and How to Use External Rewards

When and How to Use External Rewards Posted on June 14, 2018 by Jonathan Mills Knowing how to motivate employees is critical. Using an inappropriate method or the right method at the wrong time can yield poor results, no results, or negative results. In the worst cases, failure to properly …

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Motivating Employee Retention: Intrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation Updated on March 24, 2020 by Jonathan Mills What is Intrinsic Motivation? The “personal why”, more potent and dynamic than an “external why”. That self-drive, the one that seeks out new challenges and inspirations, is intrinsic motivation. It is the drive to evaluate self, to master challenges, to …