A Culture Where Nothing Is Ever Good Enough and How to Fix It: An Interview with Rajeev Behera CEO of Reflektive

1 in 4 people say their jobs are the most stressful part of their lives. What is creating stress in the workplace and how can it be resolved? Rajeev Behera, CEO of Reflektive, says that a fear-based work culture where nothing is ever good enough is a main cause of stress in the workplace. This occurs when managers use intimidation tactics, putting more value on the employees that put in the most hours, instead of those who are team players. Rajeev saw this first-hand in his work life before founding Reflektive, a performance management and talent development software company, where

Rules to preserve freedom and culture: How innovative companies go about rule-making

“We have rules.” Was one of the first things a CEO of a highly innovative company that has also won several best place to work awards, said to me when I asked him what the secret sauce was for a best place to work. Honestly, at first thought, I wanted to say, “Really?” He went on to site some examples, but it took me a while to digest and understand, in my please-throw-out-the-employee-handbook type mindset, what he meant and why he was right. And rules don’t have to contradict the need for a certain amount of freedom that is necessary

Case Study: New Hire Orientation Videos

New Hire Orientation Videos For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting. Clearview Cancer Institute (CCI) is a leading healthcare provider specializing in cancer treatment and patient care. As part of its commitment to delivering excellent service, CCI sought to enhance its New Hire Orientation Program by incorporating comprehensive video content. This initiative aimed to provide new employees with essential training on critical topics such as HIPAA compliance, infection control, workplace ethics, and diversity and

What is Your Organization’s Employee Value Proposition?

Last week I joined Mary Ila at the AARC Annual Conference and had the opportunity to speak to leaders about recruiting and retaining talent in today’s workforce. Recruiting has changed drastically over the last few decades, from candidates having to convince an organization why they’re the best person for the job, to organizations having to convince candidates why they’re the best company to work for. Candidates today aren’t just interested in the money, but are looking at the employer’s overall Employee Value Proposition (EVP) or what the company can offer them that makes them an employer of choice.  An EVP

Creating Actionable Insights from Open Text Survey Questions

We are excited to feature a post by Dr. Larry Lowe with RippleWorx in our AI for HR series. We’ve been fortunate to work alongside RippleWorx with mutual clients, and Larry and I were classmates in Leadership Greater Huntsville’s Flagship Program. Larry is wicked smart, but better than that, he is a really great guy! We trust Larry’s in-depth insights on AI for HR and how they (and you) can utilize it to your advantage to understand your workforce’s needs and impact organizational culture. Enjoy! Guest Blogger: Dr. Larry Lowe, Chief Scientist at RippleWorx (larry.lowe@rippleworx.com) Major Changes Are Coming to