The Death of the Culture Committee
The Death of the Culture Committee Culture committees came from a sincere place. They gave people a voice. They helped leaders show that listening mattered. And for many organizations, they created connection that did not exist before. But intention does not guarantee progress. I spoke with a senior HR leader who launched a culture committee that looked strong. Cross-functional group. Real commitment. Clear purpose. Six months later, she shared that very little had changed. The effort was real. The impact was not. The committee generated ideas and energy, but it never held authority to influence behavior or decisions. This is a pattern I see often. When culture becomes a volunteer effort,...
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A Culture for All Generations
Disrupting the way we think about generations to attract, engage, and retain all employees
There’s a real benefit in dismantling the perceptions behind Gen Z or X, or whatever the next trendy label is! Citing extensive academic research from her book, Unfairly Labeled, Jessica provides a refreshingly enlightening and data-driven perspective on how multi-generational organizations can strip away stereotypes and and biases that hinder performance and prevent progress toward a common purpose.
