become a "best place to work"
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Become a “Best Place to Work”
© About People 2016
The Payoff for Being a BPTW v 3X more profitable v 50% less turnover v Best candidates v BeIer safety records v Free press
What do they do/have that we don’t?
1. Visible and approachable leaders
Open and honest communicaRon
v Walk-‐arounds v Small group
discussions v Town Halls v CEO Blog
2. Hire people who fit the job and culture
3. Autonomy to choose how work is done
4. Invest in employee development
1. Whole person focus 2. DIY: People choose, manage and own their training & development
1. Help managers become beIer coaches
2. Hold them accountable for people development
5. Manager Coaching & Accountability
6. Consequences for bad bosses
7. Deal with the EQ-‐challenged
v Behavioral standards
v Assess enabling competencies
v EQ coaching
8. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIBs)
hIps://hbr.org/2016/08/diversity-‐efforts-‐fall-‐short-‐unless-‐employees-‐feel-‐that-‐they-‐belong
9. M
eaningful W
ork
10. Get creaRve with work space
v Nudge / support socializaRon, collaboraRon
11. Consider a few high ROI perks
v Free food v Ping pong table v Relax and de-‐stress aids v Company sponsored sports teams v Paid Rme off for community
service
It’s not about the perks
The Payoff It’s about how the perks make you feel
v Cared for v Appreciated v Less stressed v Privileged v Cool
How do you know what employees want?
Ask them, but consult Dilbert first
It’s usually not the survey that sucks, it’s what you do or don’t do with the results.
v Surveys v Small group discussions v Real Rme feedback
12. It’s about listening, really listening
The Payoff for Being a BPTW v 3X more profitable v 50% less turnover v Best candidates v BeIer safety records v Free press