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Listed below are some articles, books and other links
I've discovered whilst
following the latest research and industry discussions around workplaces and new ways to work. I hope
you will find them useful in creating your own brilliant workplaces!
Culture & Values
Start with this one, first:
http://www.wolffolins.com/views/44265521288/culture-still-eats-strategy-every-time
The value of your brand from the beginning:
http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/jun/17/small-business-make-brand-successful-customers
It is not what you make, it is what you stand for:
http://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/its-not-what-you-make.html
How
not
to foster innovation (and even though it says agency, there are great lessons here for all of us), and how to get back on track if you have gone astray:
http://ben.balter.com/2015/04/21/why-technologists-dont-want-to-work-at-your-agency/
The Book,
Quiet
Everyone - introverts and those who know them - should read this book. You can listen to Cain's ground-breaking TED talk, here:
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts?language=en
Communication
Making meetings more inclusive for women, introverts, & remote workers:
https://hbr.org/2016/04/run-meetings-that-are-fair-to-introverts-women-and-remote-workers
R-E-S-P-E-C-T always works:
https://hbr.org/2014/04/
the-power-of-dignity-in-the-workplace
Your strapline can communicate volumes:
http://www.alderandalder.co.uk/importance-strong-strapline/
Simply switching your word choices can change attitudes:
https://hbr.org/2014/01/use-language-to-shape-a-creative-culture/
What makes an employee highly engaged?
https://image-store.slidesharecdn.com/2046241c-a0dd-4ce0-ae81-927ab27f7204-original.jpeg
Here is a short video describing the concepts in Daniel Pink's fascinating book about human motivation,
Drive
:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc
Great article from Slack about how to create a consistent voice for everyone in the organisation:
slackhq.com/one-voice-many-hands-f8759968f9b8#.881mdm767
Workplace
Why you should consider a variety of workspace types in your office:
http://www.fastcompany.com/3021206/dialed/how-to-create-an-open-office-that-is-more-awesome-for-both-introverts-and-extroverts
Create working spaces to reflect and support the needs of your staff:
http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/07/design-offices-to-be-more-like-neighborhoods
Designs for happier staff (and who doesn't want that?)
http://www.fastcompany.com/3045981/work-smart/5-office-design-strategies-that-will-make-employees-happier
Other resources to help collaborate:
http://www.hermanmiller.com/content/dam/hermanmiller/documents/research_topics/What_It_Takes_to_Collaborate.pdf
Can your workplace make you healthier?
https://www.steelcase.com/insights/white-papers/building-wellbeing-into-the-workplace/
Recruiting
Surprising strategies for recruiting university graduates:
http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/03/how-companies-can-attract-the-best-college-talent/
Who do you need on your staff?
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3059062/from-ideo-7-people-you-need-to-create-a-culture-of-innovation
Shaping job descriptions to make sure they include the opportunity to achieve
autonomy, mastery & purpose:
http://www.impacthub.net/2016/01/08/a-closer-look-at-employee-engagement/
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