Posts tagged Workplace Culture
5 Questions Every Strategic Comms Team Should Ask
5 Questions Every Strategic Comms Team Should Ask

I have a short, cautionary tale brought to you by my early-career mistakes. Here’s what’s in it for you: 

My blunder is your happy guide to modeling a culture where asking great questions empowers everyone and makes your work better.  

Early in my career in the U.S. Senate, I got a call from another Senate office asking my boss to sign onto important legislation. 

There was just one teeny tiny problem… I didn’t know what to do next. 

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Nonprofit Communications, Communications CampaignsZoe Alexis WhitehornStrategic Communications, Nonprofit Leadership, Philanthropy Strategy, Comms Strategy, Project Kickoffs, Team Alignment, Psychological Safety, Advocacy Communications, Workplace Culture, Client Onboarding, Leadership Mindset, Capacity Building
How to Boost Employee Retention with Strategic Onboarding
How to Boost Employee Retention with Strategic Onboarding

A lack of onboarding doesn’t just affect the new hire. It  slows down our colleagues who rely on new teammates, and it has an impact on the people we serve, too. It sets a sink-or-swim tone that leads to high turnover and burnout that we all want to avoid. 

The data tells us all that we need to know about why onboarding matters so much. Here, we’re sharing the data and tips you can use to create a smart onboarding plan.

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Hiring and PeopleZoe Alexis WhitehornRemote work productivity tips, Deep work for nonprofit leaders, Managing mental energy at work, Nonprofit Onboarding, Employee Retention, Philanthropy Leadership, 30/60/90 Day Plan, Mission-Aligned Hiring, Communications Team Management, New Hire Experience, Workplace Culture, Onboarding Best Practices, Staff Integration, Burnout Prevention, Talent Management