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Upcoming Special Event: Developing a Culture of Honesty and Integrity
Culture is a key driver in determining the success or failure of an organization. As such, it is critical that culture be built on a foundation of honesty and integrity. Xenium is hosting a special...
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Shared Positive Experiences Enhance Culture
With the Olympics having ended earlier this month, research looking back on the impact of the experience is emerging. And some of this research covers the impact of the games on the workplace. Noted in...
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Why Do People Leave?
According to Erika Andersen, contributor at Forbes, high performers “leave an organization when they’re badly managed and the organization is confusing and uninspiring.” A post at HRInsights encourages...
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Innovation and Organizational Culture
Developing the right innovation can be hard, but finding a way to merge it with the right organizational culture can be even trickier. Sharlyn Lauby, of HR Bartender, recently wrote a post on becoming...
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Keeping Your Teamwork In Check
The results from a survey conducted by Global Integration, polling 4,000 people working in large organizations, reveal that two days in a week are spent in meetings and half of what is discussed is...
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Considering Noise in the Workplace
A professional paper with contributions by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) carefully lays out information about the continually growing trend in “open workplaces.” The ultimate point...
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Podcast: Company Culture and the Soul & Spirit of Business
Ellen West, Associate Professor of Management at Portland State University, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the importance of company culture in the workplace. During...
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Book Review – The Four Agreements: a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
The Four Agreements: a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom is a book that is a little less about business and more about finding oneself—at home and at work. The Xenium Book Club decided to read this...
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“Textual” Harassment in the Workplace
The EEOC defines harassment as unwelcome conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Harassment becomes unlawful when a reasonable person...
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How Mindfulness May Give You the Competitive Edge
In our high-speed world, unlimited access to technology and attempts to multi-task have made it increasingly difficult for us to focus and be fully present. If you are anything like me, even on...
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