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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Learning and Development Survey Questions, Tips, and More

Employees appreciate it when their companies give them opportunities to improve and expand their skill sets. According to the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2024, 70% of people say learning improves their sense of connection to their organization. However, how can leaders know which of the many types of training to

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Employee Satisfaction Survey Questions and Best Practices

Savvy employers want their workers to be happy and engaged with their jobs. And, it seems, they are.  According to a survey by The Conference Board, overall job satisfaction is at 62% in 2023.  Now, before you clap and yell “our work here is done!” Stop. While high job satisfaction

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Top Employee Communication Strategies

Bad communication stinks. Workplaces that lack strong communication channels are more likely to suffer from misunderstandings, confusion, stifled creativity, and poor to mediocre collaboration. Effective communication is the foundation of any successful workplace. It can increase employee engagement, enhance productivity, and help businesses reach their goals. What are some effective employee communication strategies?

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Are Your Employees Burned-Out? 9 Signs to Look For

Employee burnout is rampant. SHRM’s Employee Mental Health in 2024 Research Series found that 44% of 1,405 surveyed U.S. employees feel burned out at work and 51% feel “used up” at the end of the workday. Recognizing employee burnout signs early can help turn around its negative consequences. Want to know if

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Employee Experience vs Employee Engagement

Most employers want their workforce to be interested in their work and engaged with the company’s goals. That’s why HR puts such a priority on employee engagement.  However, employee experience also plays a big role in worker satisfaction. Both terms are frequently used interchangeably, but they are distinctly different concepts.

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Remote Employee Engagement Activities to Keep the Team Connected

Having a job no longer necessarily means going into an office. A recent study by Pew Research estimates that about 14% (about 22 million) people in the United States are currently working from home all the time. How can employers ensure these workers are building relationships with their team members and contributing to