Earth Day 2024: Planting the Seed for an Eco-Conscious Work Team
Monday April 22nd is Earth Day. Created in 1970, the first Earth Day “…mobilized millions of Americans from all walks of life to birth the modern environmental movement.” The day has moved beyond the U.S. and now serves as a global opportunity for people throughout the world to work toward a brighter future. It’s a […]
Celebrating Support Staff Everywhere: 5 Strategies for Virtual and In-Office Teams
Let’s discuss the team members who are responsible for managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and delivering the essential services that are fundamental to your company’s success. While their roles are not always directly associated with generating profits or interacting with clients face-to-face, their contributions are irreplaceable. Without them, the company would grind to a halt in […]
Tech and Temperament: Exploring Personality Dynamics and Their Role in Workplace Innovation
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, technology plays a critical role in driving innovation and shaping the future of work. Amidst the rush to adopt the latest tools and platforms, one crucial factor often overlooked is the influence of personality dynamics on how individuals embrace and engage with new technologies. Understanding these dynamics is essential for […]
How to Unleash Your Employees’ Passion While Strengthening Your Organization
You hire each employee to fulfill a specific role within your organization. And, with rare exceptions, most of your team members want to meet or exceed your expectations. But they also want more. Your employees yearn to feel a deep passion for their work and to be inspired by your company’s mission. They long to […]
A Commitment to Community – Reflecting on a Year of Giving Back and Gaining in Return
In early 2023, our team at Omnia revisited and refreshed our company values. I remember well the conversations we had about specific word choices, and the one that stands out to me most was our conversation around our value of Commitment and Unequivocal Excellence. It was in this value that we intentionally stated that We […]
Leading with CARE: Elevating Employee Engagement in Your Credit Union
This article was written for readers of our partner publication CUInsight. It received such a positive reaction, we decided to share it with our weekly blog audience. We hope you find it helpful as well. Have you heard about mouse jigglers? I discovered them during a recent lunch with a colleague dedicated to enhancing employee […]
Company Culture and Recruiting: Start Looking for a Cultural Add Instead of Just a Cultural Fit
With so many variables to consider when hiring, it can be hard to know how much weight to put on one over another. You know you want a candidate with pertinent experience, good references, the right educational qualifications (if applicable), and job-relevant behavioral traits. But how much consideration should you give to a candidate’s fit […]
Bridging the Virtual Divide: The Importance of Building a Hybrid Culture and 5 Ways to Get Started
When it comes to hybrid work environments, I’ve seen (and worked in) most all variations. When I first started at Omnia as an analyst, our team was able to earn telecommuting privileges, working from home for up to three days a week. Years later, I became a fully remote employee, working totally from home, while […]
The Power of Company Culture: A Glimpse Inside One Bank’s Success Story
In the hustle and bustle of running a company, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and lose sight of something that might seem intangible but holds immense power: your company culture. You might think culture is just a buzzword or something that only big corporations or the HR Department worries about. […]
Six Steps for Shaping a Positive Corporate Culture
Whether it has been consciously identified or not, every company has a corporate culture. Maybe it’s characterized by change and is therefore dynamic. Maybe your corporate culture is aggressive and focused on growth. Possibly, it is focused on being cutting edge or branded by providing the best customer service. Or less positively, your corporate culture could […]
