Workplace Culture
Insights and ideas on making work better for your employees. This includes raising awareness on current workplace culture, identifying culture gaps, and how to actually change workplace behaviors.
What is a compensation philosophy?
A compensation philosophy is a formal statement that outlines an organization’s approach to employee compensation. It serves as a guiding framework for how the company designs, implements, and manages its...
3 min readWhy saying you have a speak-up culture might actually be dangerous
In what feels like a lifetime ago, I served in the U.S. Army, including in Afghanistan during the 2010 surge. Later, I helped train foreign militaries in Cambodia and Mongolia...
4 min readGuardrails for political activities in the workplace
This article was written by Susan Divers, an ethics and compliance industry veteran and consultant with decades of experience in ethics. From 2015 to 2024, she was the Director of Thought Leadership...
4 min readPerformance management tips for remote workers
Despite many executives calling for a return to office (RTO), remote work continues to be the norm for many organizations. And unsurprisingly, managing performance in a virtual environment has become...
4 min readHR and the CEO: 6 tips for a stronger working relationship
As an HR leader, your job involves building strong relationships with your team. But if you want Human Resources to have a meaningful impact on your organization, there’s one relationship you need...
3 min readFeedback Fridays: the key to a healthy work culture
Use our Feedback Friday template to start a feedback culture in your workplace through Feedback Fridays.
4 min read5 intimidating HR situations (and how to handle them like a pro)
Want the full Camp Ethena experience? Head to the Camper Handbook. Human resources can feel a lot like whitewater rafting. If you’re not seeing the connection, hear us out. In the...
5 min readThe critical role of ethical culture in corporate governance
This article was written by Susan Divers, an ethics and compliance industry veteran and consultant with decades of experience in ethics. From 2015 to 2024, she was the Director of Thought Leadership...
4 min readHow to create a speak up culture
When I was in the Army, every commander I worked for said they had an “open door policy.” But only a handful of commanders actually demonstrated that they truly wanted...
6 min readCelebrating Disability Pride Month
July is a time of celebration and reflection as we honor Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the unique contributions of folks with disabilities. This month...
5 min readBurnout in HR: 4 tips for working smarter, not harder
No two ways about it: HR pros today face significant burnout due to the multifaceted demands of our roles. We’re tasked with managing employee relations, recruitment, compliance with labor laws,...
4 min readWorkplace harassment prevention: 10 best practices for employers
Creating a workplace that is safe, respectful, and free from harassment is a fundamental responsibility for employers, even in states where there are no mandated sexual harassment training laws. A...
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