Culture has long made headlines as the “it” factor for increasing engagement in the office and helping to attract and retain the brightest young minds and hottest talent in the field. But nailing down exactly what engagement and culture should look like—and whether you’re talking about emotional or cognitive culture—is another issue altogether. According to Deloitte University…
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We’re pleased to announce the addition of a new blogger to the turnstone team! J. Kelly Hoey brings a wealth of experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a strategist, speaker and expert networker, equipping those she mentors to take their relationships and ideas to levels beyond ordinary. Kelly’s intimate knowledge of startups, specifically tech companies,…
As both emerging and established companies seek to infuse their workplaces with creativity, disruptive thinking and innovative products and services, founders and CEOs clamor to unlock secrets that might give them a competitive edge. And while the media touts flashy additions like slides and bean bags as the secret to success for some companies, we think there’s more…
Today’s headlines tell a story we can no longer ignore: America’s workers are withering on the vine of overwork and overwhelm. Despite the value our society places on work, (some say we’re working ourselves to death), workplace cultures—not personal choice—bear the brunt of our collective disapproval. We’ve whitewashed the office, hiked worker demands, whether stated or perceived, and inadvertently cultivated…
It’s not just Silicon Valley and the Big Apple feeling the squeeze. Burgeoning, up-and-coming markets pinched between coasts sense the tide rising, sending founders and execs from across the country scrambling to edge out the competition waiting to snag rock star talent. But how do entrepreneurs, especially those running new or emerging businesses, attract and retain the best employees when dollars are short and hours are…
As we’ve mentioned in previous posts about recent turnstone research, entrepreneurs everywhere are striving to bring personality and authenticity to the office. They know that celebrating individuality is key to attracting and retaining talent, and recognize the impact that being themselves has on positive wellbeing and job satisfaction. Over months of visiting founder-led companies and coworking…