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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10 Questions to Ask for More Engagement from Your Team

Leading people in an organization is always difficult. From providing a positive team culture to exceeding performance expectations, many factors can build a thriving team. However, there’s a difference maker between a mediocre team and one that always surpasses your expectations: employee engagement. With the right approach and knowledge to

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The Anatomy of an Exceptional Company Culture

What makes a good company culture? There isn’t one simple answer; each company with a strong culture has a unique combination of values that works for their employees, their industry, and their clientele. Still, we’re all trying to nail down the “secrets” to a strong company culture. According to the

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Maximizing the Impact of Anonymous Employee Feedback

A positive relationship between employers and employees is critical for a thriving company. Many companies only use one-way feedback from employers to employees. But how do employees voice their opinion without fear of retaliation or being blacklisted as a negative employee? Anonymous employee feedback is a powerful tool to uncover

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The Value of Employee Exit Surveys

Most of us, as employees or managers, have experienced an exit interview at one time or another. Whether we were the staffer who resigned from a position or the manager of that position, the employee exit interview, if badly handled, can be excruciating. On the other hand, a well-constructed and thoughtfully performed

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Understanding Your Organization with the Employee Pulse Survey

People are the most essential ingredient of a successful organization. You could have the most advanced technology, innovative marketing strategies, and a revolutionary employee café. But, if your employees are not in sync with the direction and goals of your company, it’s a recipe for failure. Engaged and thriving human

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Employee Onboarding Surveys: Get the Most Out of Your Onboarding Process

Well-organized onboarding is a great way to not only effectively train, but also retain the talent within your organization. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “69 percent of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.”  If you’ve been