O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design Podcast

Welcome to O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design podcast, where we discuss the research, practices, and strategies that help employees thrive at work.

O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design Podcast is a business podcast hosted by O.C. Tanner, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

O.C. Tanner hosts O.C. Tanner’s Culture by Design Podcast, a business show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  Supporting high performance with employee recognition at Navy Federal Credit Union

  Aug 25, 202625 min

  This episode, we are joined by Lovely Lawson, Assistant Manager of Recognition Benefits at Navy Federal Credit Union , as she shares how the organization integrated recognition into employee feedback and quarterly performance conversations to amplify and encourage high-performing behaviors, resulting in improved engagement and member satisfaction scores. Takeaways Embed recognition data into performance reviews to highlight specific behaviors and align individual actions with business strategies. Link recognition to business outcomes by using survey data to show impact on member satisfaction, engagement, and reduced burnout. Build strong relationships with internal partners like Internal Communications, Learning & Development, and Wellness departments to integrate recognition into the broader fabric of your organization. The Culture by Design podcast is created by O.C. Tanner, the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee recognition. If you want your organization to become a place where people can’t wait to come to work in the morning, go to octanner.com .

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  Episode #32

  Bringing recognition to offline and frontline employees

  Jul 28, 202620 min

  This episode, Becca Schweitzer and Trevor Salmon, Client Strategists at O.C. Tanner, share their recommendations and ideas for how you can connect your offline and frontline workers to your recognition efforts. Becca and Trevor partner with our clients to implement strategies and programs to reach 100% of their workforces. In their previous lives, they worked directly with offline and frontline employees in manufacturing and healthcare, encouraging recognition and keeping employees engaged at work. Takeaways Utilize existing touchpoints to encourage recognition. From short team huddles to weekly newsletters and break room signage, find those existing practices where you have time to prompt recognition. Even during one-to-one meetings, managers can give employees time to use their computer to share recognition. Build awareness and education with Recognition Champions . Identify top program adopters or volunteers to create a Recognition Champions network that helps model, educate, and encourage recognition by team or shift. This helps leaders share the work, too. Bring customers into your recognition programs with Say Thanks. Your offline workforce is the face of your organization, interacting with your customers, patients, and clients daily. With Say Thanks, your customers can share recognition with your frontline employees for a job well done, managers can see the great work they may miss during the day, and it is easily tracked in your program. Often, this type of appreciation is even more meaningful to your employees. The Culture by Design podcast is created by O.C. Tanner, the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee recognition. If you want your organization to become a place where people can’t wait to come to work in the morning, go to octanner.com .

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  Episode #31

  You Matter at work: How ICF built a culture where every moment counts

  Jul 7, 202623 min

  This episode, we are joined by Lindsay Landry , Employee Experience Lead at ICF , to unpack how their organization has embedded recognition into key moments of the employee experience with their You Matter employee recognition program. Takeaways: Start early by introducing new hires to your employee recognition tools and culture on day one. Celebrate connections and learning opportunities by encouraging recognition during mentorship programs. Retirement is the ultimate career milestone: create a memorable experience with tangible, personalized keepsakes of an impactful career. The Culture by Design podcast is created by O.C. Tanner, the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee recognition. If you want your organization to become a place where people can’t wait to come to work in the morning, go to octanner.com .

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  Episode #30

  Creating human-centered, high-performing workplaces

  May 26, 202639 minS0

  <p>This episode, Ed Galasso, VP of Sales and Marketing for O.C. Tanner Canada, is in conversation with HR leader and author, Allana Schmidt, to unpack how we can create workplaces with a healthy, high performance culture—ones where employees are given the high expectations and high support they need to meet their goals.   </p> <p>Allana is a global executive leader with 20 years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, and transformation. Her new book, The High-Performing, Human-Centered Workplace, uncovers how we can build companies that work for people and profits. </p> <p>Takeaways</p> Employee wellbeing and improved business outcomes are partners...

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  Episode #29

  Getting leaders to care about employee recognition

  Apr 28, 202611 minS0

  <p>This episode, Stephen Shao and Taylor Hilton, Client Strategists at O.C. Tanner, share how your organization can engage leaders in your employee recognition practices—now and in the long term. </p> <p>Takeaways:</p> Communicate the "why" to help leaders view recognition as a core leadership habit that builds trust rather than just another platform to use.  Highlight success by identifying leaders who model these behaviors and celebrating them in high-visibility channels like town halls or newsletters.  Embed recognition into the daily flow of work by integrating tools into systems like Outlook and Slack to make the process seamless...

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