Session Focus: Fireside Chat--Improving Employee Engagement in a Toxic Culture
With the accelerated increase in hiring, the organization quickly realized that many new employees struggled to articulate the organization’s business model and the value we add. This resulted in missed opportunities to recruit new talent and promote our company.
To address this, Judy Albers and Wendy Geeson set out to answer two key questions:
- How do we set the employee up for success as they acclimate to a new culture, build relationships, and accelerate their ability to contribute in their new role?
- How do we immerse employees in our business model in a way that helps them articulate to others what we do, how we do it, and the value we add to the communities we serve?
To change the status quo, we set out on a mission to help new employees:
When a company has a toxic culture, new hire orientation programs should include information on the company's values and expected behaviors, as well as any specific steps the company is taking to address and improve its culture. It should also include information on how employees can report any concerns or issues related to the culture, and who they can go to for support and guidance. Additionally, it may be helpful to include training on topics such as effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution to help new employees navigate the company culture and foster a more positive environment.--ChatGPT (January, 2023)
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