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#EPISODE 24: 🔊 People-Centric Culture
The One Minute For: People-Centric Culture, Time, and Approach
Art Voloshyn
March 17, 2024
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In today’s episode:
People-Centric Culture: What It Is & How to Build
Google's 20% Time: Fostering Innovation and Employee Empowerment
Let's Practice: Revealing People-Centric Approach
Listen to the demo of the full episode's audio version (Time: 02:06)
THE ONE MINUTE TO GET INSIGHT ✨
 | People-Centric Culture: What It Is & How to Build by QuestionPro |
Audio version (Time: 01:01)
What is a People-Centric Culture?
A people-centric culture means that the people in charge deeply understand what their team members need, find out what they need to do their best work, and have a happy workplace culture.
How to build a people-centric culture
STEPS | PRACTICE |
|---|---|
1️⃣ Consider how and why your people are feeling | Emotional employee engagement surveys work best for this |
2️⃣ Establish a People-Centric Culture | Establish communication channels that employees can utilize and trust |
3️⃣ Boost inclusion and diversity | Your people will thrive if they feel involved, respected, and supported. 75% of top executives would quit for a diverse organization. |
4️⃣ Encourage work with a purpose | Leaders and management must distinguish how and why employees operate |
5️⃣ Prioritize learning management | Make staff learning a strategic goal to start. Training boosts productivity and skill sets and improves your worker’s engagement |
6️⃣ Performance analysis feedback | Individuals who receive performance analysis feedback can gauge their progress more frequently |
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THE ONE MINUTE OF EXPERT VOICE 🎙
 | Google's 20% Time: Fostering Innovation and Employee Empowerment by Robert Baines |
Robert Baines
Audio version (Time: 00:50)
The idea behind 20% time
Google employees are encouraged to spend 20% of their work hours, or one day a week, working on projects of their choice, unrelated to their regular job responsibilities.
Gmail, Google News, and Google Maps all had their origins in 20% time projects.
Lessons for Other Organizations
1️⃣ While giving employees autonomy is crucial, it's equally important to establish clear guidelines and expectations to ensure that 20% time projects align with the company's goals.
2️⃣ Encourage a culture that values experimentation and embraces failure as a learning opportunity. Create a safe space for employees to take risks.
3️⃣ Support employees in acquiring new skills and knowledge during their 20% time. This can have long-term benefits for both individuals and the organization.
4️⃣ Recognize that what works for a tech giant like Google might not be directly applicable to smaller companies. Adapt the concept to your organization's size and resources.
LET’S PRACTICE 🧪
 | Reveal the People-Centric Approach From Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations by Josh Bersin |
Audio version (Time: 01:15)
What is the People-Centric Approach?
Being people-centric means always putting your people at the center of your actions. It restores the “human” element to human resources.
How to Do It:
🎯Purpose and Meaning
Create a clear and compelling organizational narrative that resonates with employees and helps them understand how their work contributes to the bigger picture.
🎯Autonomy and Freedom
Implement autonomous work practices, such as Google’s famous “20% time” policy, which allows employees to dedicate 20% of their work time to side projects they are passionate about.
🎯Personalization and Customization
Personalize and customize the employee experience, such as IBM’s “My IBM Experience” program, which allows employees to customize their work experiences and work tools.
🎯Employee Advocacy and Brand Ambassadors
Empower passionate employees to share their experiences and perspectives with external stakeholders.
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