(Editor’s Note: Looking for full highlights and resource links from this week’s #TChat Events? Read the recap: “Workplace Greatness: No Guarantees. “)
We’ve all heard the bad news about the state of today’s workplace. Years of economic recession, business upheaval and intense global competition have taken a toll on organizational culture and employee engagement . Media channels are brimming with stories of employers that miss the mark .
So, where’s the good news?
Learn more about the 2014 list Maybe that’s why Fortune Magazine ‘s “100 Best Places to Work For what really works . We’re reminded that organizational excellence is all around us, and we have a chance to learn from those examples.
Fortunately this week, the TalentCulture community gets a front-row seat in that learning process, as China Gorman #TChat events !
As many of you know, China is CEO of Great Place to Work Institute — the firm that produces the “Best Companies to Work For ” list. The 2014 edition was announced last Thursday, so we’ll be looking at the very latest results. And based on what I’ve seen, this year’s list deserves closer attention.
Sneak Peek: Shifting Priorities
To set the tone for this week’s events, China joined me for a brief “sneak peek” Hangout, where she explained that the 2014 study reveals two new top management priorities:
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Last week, she shared other takeaways in a TalentCulture blog post: How Great Companies Attract Top Talent .
What are your thoughts about employers on this year’s “best” list? Do you see evidence that organizational culture is gaining ground as a source of competitive advantage? What role should “best practices” play in improving talent strategies? Join us this week to share your ideas and opinions with the #TChat crowd !
#TChat Events: Lessons From Great Workplaces
#TChat Radio — Wed, Jan 22 — 6:30 pmET / 3:30pmPT
Tune-in to the #TChat Radio Show Our hosts, Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman talk with China Gorman Tune-in LIVE online this Wednesday!
#TChat Twitter — Wed, Jan 22 — 7pmET / 4pmPT
Immediately following the radio show, Meghan, Kevin and China #TChat Twitter stream , where Dr. Nancy Rubin will moderate a live discussion with the entire TalentCulture community.
Everyone with a Twitter account is invited to participate, as we address these 5 related questions:
Q1: How does a company become a “great place to work”?Q2: What characteristics do fast-growing and great workplaces share?Q3: How does an employer brand interact with the recruiting process??Q4: Why is a great workplace more about business strategy than HR?Q5: How can HR convince leadership that workplace technology is a smart investment?
We look forward to hearing your ideas and opinions, as talent-minded professionals who care about the human side of business.
Throughout the week, we’ll keep the discussion going on the #TChat Twitter feed , and on our LinkedIn Discussion Group . So feel free to drop by anytime and share your questions, ideas and opinions.
We’ll see you on the stream!
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