Discover Best Practices & Future Trends in Appreciative Management

Here is what we are reading at the AiMS institute this week about what’s working well, and what’s coming next in how we lead, plan, and operate in business:

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Values and vision put DPR Construction third in midsize workplace rankings

DPR Construction, a California-based construction company was placed third in the midsize workplace rankings due to its vision and values that make it a beloved company for its employees.

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1 in 5 workers say their workplace is toxic

A fifth of workers claim to work in a toxic environment, with the percentages varying across genders and age groups. This highlights the urgent need for employers to take steps to improve the working conditions that are negatively impacting the employee’s mental and physical well-being.

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Better Workplace Culture and Support Is Linked to Fewer Sleep Disturbances — and Improvements Make a Measurable Difference

This article discusses a study on workplace culture and its impact on employees’ sleep patterns. The study found a clear link between workplace culture and sleep patterns, and offers insights on how to improve workplace culture to enhance employees’ quality of life.

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A Leadership Lesson From Howard Schultz

This article provides a leadership lesson from Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks. The author discusses how Schultz’s leadership style and choices ultimately led to the success of Starbucks and offers insights on how to cultivate a successful leadership style.

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