Posts by Matt Koulas

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Matt Koulas

Matt has 15+ years of experience leading teams, working in companies with outstanding and innovative company culture, and operates two businesses of his own. His passion for company culture grew out of his personal experience with amazing company culture as well as the negative effects of acquisitions on culture.
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How Data-Driven HR Decisions Improve Employee Retention

“Bob’s been with us for 12 years.” While that statement sounds simple, there’s most likely a ton of effort that’s gone into keeping Bob happy and productive. Hanging on to your best people is more than a nice-to-have. It’s a critical business strategy. While free snacks and ping-pong tables may

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475 Employee Survey Sample Questions from 20 Different Templates

Employee surveys are a powerful way to uncover what truly matters to your workforce, helping you shape policies and practices that support a positive employee experience. However, designing the right questions—and ensuring they align with your organization’s goals—can be time-consuming. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive list of 20 employee

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New Manager’s Secret Weapon: Surveys to Understand Their Team

Stepping into a leadership role comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Organizations expect new managers to make decisions, lead effectively, and drive results. To do this, though, the manager needs to understand the team’s strengths, struggles, and workplace dynamics. One of the best ways to establish a strong

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Complete Employee Engagement Action Plan for 2025

Employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the glue that holds a thriving workplace together. Since a new year often brings fresh initiatives, improving engagement may be at the top of your list. It’s a perfect time to talk about an employee engagement action plan. Having engaged employees on the

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How Frequently to Run Employee Engagement Surveys

It always pays to listen. After all, you need to know if your staff isn’t actively engaged (according to a recent Gallup survey, only 33% of U.S. employees are engaged). That’s why regularly measuring your organization’s employee engagement is a smart best practice. Employee surveys can give you insight into how

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How to Deal with Concerning Comments in Employee Surveys

Many companies use employee surveys to gather information for various goals. They may ask about company culture or employee satisfaction, opinions about onboarding, or thoughts about diversity and inclusion. And, while leaders would like to see 100% positive comments, that probably won’t be the case. Sometimes, employees will share frustrations about processes and