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🙋‍♂️💼Tony Hsieh, a former Zappos' CEO, is a strong proponent of skip level meetings and has implemented them as a way to stay connected with employees at all levels of the organization 🏢

🤝In skip level meetings, managers and executives meet with employees who are not their direct reports, often skipping one or more levels in the organizational hierarchy. For example, a CEO might meet with front-line employees or mid-level managers, bypassing their immediate supervisors.

🌪️By breaking down barriers between different levels of the organization and giving everyone a voice, skip level meetings have helped Zappos to build a more cohesive and productive workforce 🫶https://www.getworkify.com/blog/skip-level-meeting-questions/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=skip-level-meeting

☢️Unfortunately, it is a common issue in corporate circles to misinterpret toxic actions as dedication 🤷‍♀️Yet, it is important not to cross the fine line from assertive authority into being unnecessarily controlling ⛔️ Read more about micromanaging 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/how-to-stop-micromanaging/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=micromanaging

💻👩🏽‍💻💼Hybrid work operations shouldn’t be improvised. You need to have a strong hybrid work policy that is supported by clear protocols 📑GitLab knows this well. Their remote work policy is that the company's handbook, which outlines all of its policies and procedures, is publicly available and open for anyone to contribute to 👬👭This allows the company to operate in a transparent and collaborative way, and it also helps to build a strong sense of community among its employees, who are spread out all over the world 🌎

Read more in detail about the must-haves in your remote work policy 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/what-should-you-include-in-your-hybrid-work-policy/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=hybrid-work-policy

🎯It’s not enough to simply have a set of key ethical standards ✨Effectively channeling your values and accountability are vital too.

Communicate your values regularly
✔️in employee onboarding documents
✔️ during orientation discussions
✔️in training course throughout development and progression
✔️through your company marketing

Read more about The Importance of Core Values Accountability 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/the-importance-of-core-values-accountability/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=core-values-accountability

⚙️📦Employers can be accused of having a highly micromanaged work culture, with managers frequently monitoring and scrutinizing their employees' every move 👣For instance, employees can be tracked and evaluated based on metrics like how many calls they take per hour or how long it takes them to fulfill an order, leading to high levels of stress and burnout. Read the negative effects of micromanagement and more on our blog 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/how-to-stop-micromanaging/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=stop-micromanaging

💬Giving feedback to your boss isn't just good for the company, it's good for your mental health too🧠 By providing constructive criticism, you'll reduce workplace stress and feel more empowered in your role💪Learn how to give feedback to your boss effectively with our expert tips 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/how-to-give-feedback-to-your-boss/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=feedback-to-your-boss

🖇️💼Buffer has a reputation as a great place to work thanks to its culture of transparency where employees have access to all company information, including financials, salaries, and revenue figures. Information is shared through regular company-wide meetings, email updates, and a public dashboard 💬🙋‍♀️🙋 Additionally, Buffer encourages open communication and feedback through an anonymous feedback channel that allows employees to share their thoughts without fear of retribution. Read how to improve your transparency in communication 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/what-is-transparency-in-communication/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=transparency-in-communication

💬🙋‍♀️🙋💬Amazon uses skip level meetings to gather feedback from employees at all levels of the organization. Apple regularly holds skip level meetings to ensure that executives are informed about the experiences of their employees. Microsoft fosters open communication and innovation by holding skip-level meetings. Are you convinced enough to try them too?🤓
Read our blog 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/skip-level-meeting-questions/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=skip-level-meeting

💻🏠The rise of WFH has stirred up the question whether employees are more or less efficient since going remote📈 When talking about productivity, we tend to think of number of phone calls or answered emails, system activity stats and amount of completed tasks✔️ However, these types of metrics are not the only elements to consider. If you want real answers you need to dive deeper. Your company needs to look at statistics of aspects that tend to have direct or incidental influences on productivity, too. Read our blog to learn more 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-wfh-productivity-statistics/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=wfh-productivity-statistics

🤖Advanced tech and AI has transformed pre-employment tests and made them more exciting and versatile, improving HR’s ability to determine whether candidates are a good fit or not ✔️❌ That said, there still are downsides of those assessments and they certainly cannot be used as a substitute for a hands-on, personalized hiring process✍️Read more on our blog 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/what-is-a-pre-employment-test/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=pre-employment-test

💬Requesting direct managers to get information from their staff is not the most effective approach 🤷‍♀️The information you receive may not be quite as reliable or as accurate as you would like 🗯️The goals, intentions, and unconscious biases of the managers’ approach can impact the responses received. Skip level meetings tend not to have this issue ✅ Read more 👉 https://www.getworkify.com/blog/skip-level-meeting-questions/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=skip-level-meeting