What really distinguishes the best companies? It’s all about their unbeatable company culture. A robust, positive culture draws top talent, boosts employee satisfaction, and drives business success. Prioritizing a vibrant culture fosters a harmonious work environment and deepens employee loyalty. This month, let’s explore the key characteristics of a standout company culture that every leader must cultivate to stay competitive and appeal to existing and potential team members.

Getting people to do what you ask isn't always a straightforward task. But when you clarify the 'why,' the mundane transforms into something meaningful. In order to lead your team towards meaningful work, you'll often need to navigate these four critical steps.

So why is company culture important? When you intentionally develop your company culture, you create a powerful tool for motivating your people. This “tool” can influence how your team feels about their work and the approach and actions they employ to help determine the direction of your company. While there are many traits a company should exhibit, four are essential to help your company stand out in the marketplace.

We set an important goal for the past year. We both wanted to complete a business course that would improve our abilities to advise and guide our clients. We are proud to announce that we are now DISC and Enneagram Coach Certified! We knew that in order to better help our clients and their teams we needed to continue to learn. Adding these certifications to our tool belts allows us to serve you in a new and improved way.

Most of us have the opportunity to work hard so we can play hard. Humans were created to work and be productive, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to hear words of gratitude and encouragement. Everyone has a specific way that makes them feel most appreciated, and in today’s blog, we are focusing on words of affirmation.

Hopefully, our little rhyme caught your attention. We have all been guilty of allowing the latest iPhone or Android to become an addiction rather than a helpful addition to our lives. Our phones shouldn’t control us. Make sure you’re the one in charge. Here are five suggestions to help control the cravings:

Leaders often assume they are effective communicators only to discover that they are clear as mud. It is important to make sure when you communicate with your team that you are straightforward, they understand you and your tone, and take away action steps from your conversations - whether these are emails, phone calls, video calls, or in-person conversations.

Working virtually often uncovers the flaws in your organization. Working flexibly, or remotely, might be the new trend; however, if there are not remote processes and policies in use, there will be bumps along the way. Here are three of the flaws that just might be exposed once your teams work virtually and how you can overcome them or prevent them from occurring.

When you work with a team face to face, day after day, culture tends to happen naturally, or so you are led to believe. If your team is 100% remote or incorporates remote workers, you will need to be even more intentional about developing your culture. Here are seven tips that will help you build your remote team culture.

Company culture begins with your company’s mission statement and includes your core values. The next and possibly the most important part of your company’s culture should describe how your company works and lives out its values.

Do you want to know what one of the best perks of operating a remote company? Working hard from wherever I need to work! Having a spouse who has worked remotely for over 20 years can cause a little workplace jealousy. Now that we’ve established We Recruit Well, traveling with my spouse is a fantastic perk!

Creating balance in our lives is a buzzword in today's hunt for the perfect remote position. We've put together a list of tools we can't live without in our remote professional lives and in our personal lives as well.