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Tony Hsieh – The Remarkable Cultural Innovator at Zappos

Destination Innovation

In 2013 it became a holacracy without job titles, where employees could self-organize. The remarkable culture which Hsieh developed at Zappos starts with the hiring process which is longer and more involved than traditional recruitment. Zappos hires slowly with the emphasis on cultural fit. He upended the company structure.

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How to Navigate the New Normal of Employee Well-Being

Business and Tech

We have embraced flexible working since 2013 and allowed our people to work from home or remotely and stagger their working hours if they wish to. In what ways can employers/organizations encourage a culture of health and wellness? They need to understand first where their culture is and what they hope it will become.

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Innovation and Organizational Culture

Tim Kastelle

Beside the annual ranking, headed by the top three companies Apple, Google and Samsung, some insightful outcomes with regard to organizational and cultural requirements have striked my eye. Adaptability and innovation culture. has found that adaptive corporate cultures are most effective in driving financial performance.

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3 Dimensions of Innovation: the 23 Capabilities your company needs to succeed

Idea to Value

In order for innovation to be possible, a company needs to have the following foundational elements: Enablement: The creativity and culture to develop new and different ideas. Leadership: Guidance and support from executives in the company to build an organisational culture where new ideas can be pushed.

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Expert Interview Series: B.J. Shannon of TINYpulse About the Role Employee Feedback Plays in Idea Management

IdeaScale

Shannon joined TINYpulse in June of 2013 as Employee # 1 and now heads up the global Customer Success Team. What does TINYPulse offer that can improve employees’ morale and/or corporate culture? We caught up with B.J. How important is it to engage the entire organization?

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How Employers Can Bring Wellbeing Into Focus

Business and Tech

How can employers encourage a culture of health and wellness within their organization? Why is company culture so important for employee wellbeing? We have embraced flexible working since 2013 and allowed our people to work from home or remotely, and stagger their working hours if they wish to.

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Awesome Innovation Infographic To Double Your Effectiveness

Gijs Van Wulfen

The FORTH innovation methodology structures the chaotic start of innovation, creates 3-5 mini new business cases and fosters a culture for innovation in an expedition of 20 weeks. FORTH was developed in practice and has been used successfully in Europe by more than 35 organizations in both B2B and B2C markets and in non-profit sectors.