Truth, Lies and Work

You've may have heard of a 'positive workplace culture', and if you read this article in the Harvard Business Review, then you might be under the impression that you need to transition to it immediately. 

However, Is it really attainable?

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott goes through the suggestions that the original authors make, and explains what's good advice, what's not and what is downright impractical.

Let's dive in!

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can use psychometrics to run successful recruitment or development programmes? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

It's August, and that means sunny days and more opportunities for downtime.

We give you our top 7 book recommendations for when you've got some spare time and want to learn how other organisations lead. 

So grab a beer, a glass of crisp, white wine or a cup of tea, and let's dive in!

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can use psychometrics to run successful recruitment or development programmes? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

You've probably done a Myers Briggs (MBTI) survey - you may even know which 4 letter combination you are.

But, how accurate is it really?

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott digs into psychometric tests, and starts by asking if the MBT is as good as they say it is.

You'll hear her draw on both her decade of recruitment & engagement, as well as explaining the science behind it all.

Let's dive in!

PS. Here are links that are mentioned in the show:

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can use psychometrics to run successful recruitment or development programmes? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

In these post-pandemic times, it seems everyone wants to work remotely - but that's not actually the case.

A recent survey revealed that most people just want some flexibility to work remotely sometimes.

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott digs into the why, when & how of implementing a Hybrid Workplace.

You'll hear her draw on both her decade of experience managing remote teams, as well as explaining the science behind it all.

Don't be put off by the idea of flexible/remote work - when done right you'll usually see a huge improvement in productivity and employee happiness, and a reduction in staff turnover.

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

10 years ago, recruiting for culture fit was all the rage! But was it just a fad, or are there some genuinely useful lessons we can learn?

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott dispels the myths around recruiting for culture fit and explains how (and when) it can be the right strategy for recruiting great people.

We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there.

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

If you're having trouble finding great people at the moment, then you're not alone (and it's probably not your fault).

We're in strange times - the recent pandemic has massively changed how people see their jobs.

This has not only meant much higher numbers of resignations, but candidates searching for jobs are much more demanding (and often willing to hold out for more money or greater flexibility).

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott outlines a simple, three-part framework for attracting, qualifying and recruiting great people every time.

We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there.

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

Building a highly engaged team might sound like a daunting task, but there are only 4 things you need to get right.

In this episode, Business Psychologist (and the lead consultant of Oblong) Leanne Elliott outlines the only 4 things you need to do to build a team of people who care as much about the organisation as you do.

But beware: As Leanne says, "If you're experiencing issues in your organisation and you think it's your people, stop seeing them as a problem, instead see them as the solution - they are central to that solution."

Enjoy!

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Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].

Is Employee Engagement just about surveys..? Nope! 

In our first episode, Business Psychologist and our lead consultant, Leanne Elliott, discusses why employee engagement is fundamental to business success.

"The key to employee engagement is that these positive attitudes, feelings & thoughts, translate actual positive behaviours within the workplace.

There's so much research out there, that shows that high employee engagement is not only linked to greater individual outcomes, such as well being individual performance, satisfaction, purpose, and meaning, but also business outcomes, reduced turnover, improved profitability, increased customer satisfaction, improved innovation, creativity and growth, it is something that is fundamental in growing your business."

Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: [email protected].

Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.

Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: [email protected].