Hiring and Keeping the Best People 10. This book explains the essentials of what managers and business owners need to know about hiring and retaining good employees. | Beyond theHiringBas ics 51 FIGURE 2-1 Work Culture Survey Our Current Work Atmosphere How informed and involved do l we feel in our group s overall strategy and decision making Very Not at all How do we dress for work Formally Casually Mixed How much spontaneous gathering for On nd stressreliefdo we engage in _ _ _Some_ _ __ How much do we get together outside of the office _ None -Some How much privacy and quiet do l we have _ None _Some_ AI_t__ What kinds of overall culture do l we think our_roup emphasizes Chnek as many as apply. Customer Service emphasizing creatinginternaland orexternal csstomersolutions and getting close to customers by antiuianSing their needs and anting value for theml Innovation emphasizing new prenugts Sakina change and so forth i __ Operational Excellence emphasizing efficiency effectiveness and smooth operations Spirit emphasizing creating environmentothat inspire employee excellence and creativity uplift people s spirits unleasbenereyt ndknthuslanm andsnrivstownr_ s __ greater common goa _ Does our group s culture have enough give in itto sccsmmodaten iWerentkiitd aoI people or is it a love it or leave it affair Bekwneatn More specifically what parts of the culture does someonehaveto subscribe to in orOerto fit in Other important things about our culture values unspoken . Ideas for Improving theCulture__ n and what kind of atmosphere currently characterizes our group If so what are they What measures might help improve our work culture and or help close gaps between what we want or need and what exists Source HMM Retaining Valued Employees. 52 Hiringand Keepingdie B estPeople Psychological Testing MANAGER .
