Video: Healthy workplace culture begins with intention, communication
October 26, 2017 | Meghan LeVota
Editor’s note: This content was sponsored by Mid-Continent Public Library but independently produced by Startland News.
Creating a healthy workplace culture must be done early and with intention, said Adrienne Haynes and Dwayne Lewis.
To help startups develop a strategic human resource plan, Haynes, managing partner of SEED Law, and Dwayne Lewis, president of Lewis Block & Supply, shared tips as well as lessons learned during a panel discussion that was broadcast live Thursday at iWerx.
In partnership with Mid-Continent Public Library and Square One, Startland News presented the conversation to the public via its Facebook page. The discussion covered common culture mistakes, the importance of self-awareness in leading a business, hiring strategies, helpful procedures and HR horror stories.
Haynes and Mid-Continent Public Library plan to offer an educational workshop to help small business leaders avoid mistakes in human resource management. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at iWerx. The holistic workshop is expected to discuss best practices, lessons learned, insurance coverages and the legal implications of growing your team. Registration details can be found here.
See the video below to hear the full conversation.
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