Culture Matters and It’s Everyone’s Responsibility with Jamie Hubbard at Boart Long Year
- Culture Matters
- The Importance of Employee Responsibility
- Introducing Jamie Hubbard
- Rebuilding Blue Collar Culture
- Measuring Employee Engagement
- Feedback and Tough Conversations
- The Feedback Checklist
- The Process of Collaboration
- Ownership and Responsibility in Culture
- Conclusion on Culture Matters
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In this episode, Jamie Hubbard from Boart Long Year dives into why culture matters and how it impacts every level of an organization. Together, we explore the shared responsibility of building a strong workplace culture and how aligning values with actions leads to long-term success. Jamie highlights that when leadership and employees embrace that culture matters, the results are innovation, collaboration, and trust. We also discuss practical steps for fostering a culture that thrives even in the face of challenges. Tune in to learn why culture matters and how it’s everyone’s responsibility to make it great.
Shaping Organizational Culture: Insights from Jamie Hubbard on Supporting Blue-Collar Workforces
In this episode, I engage in a deep and insightful conversation with Jamie Hubbard, an HR expert currently working with Boart Long Year, a global drilling company boasting over 5,000 employees. We explore the crucial role of organizational culture, particularly in industries where blue-collar workers play a significant part. Jamie emphasizes that culture is not just a soft, intangible factor; it’s a fundamental driver of productivity and employee engagement, especially among the frontline employees who show undeniable dedication to their roles.
I discuss with Jamie the unique challenges of shaping culture in a predominantly blue-collar environment. She reflects on her own past experiences in various sectors and articulates how engaging with employees directly can lead to a profound shift in the workplace atmosphere. Jamie points out that without addressing the culture that supports frontline workers, organizations risk eroding trust and disengagement, which ultimately affects performance and turnover. Our conversation frames culture not just as an HR issue but as a shared responsibility that every level of the organization should embrace.
Building Trust Through Actionable Feedback: Jamie Hubbard on Evolving Engagement Strategies at Boart Long Year
We delve into Jamie’s experiences at Boart Long Year and how she harnesses engagement surveys to gather employee feedback effectively. Jamie warns against the pitfalls of collecting data without taking actionable steps, which can dangerously undermine trust and communication within an organization. Instead, she advocates for a more tailored approach where feedback mechanisms are responsive and evolve alongside the company’s growth stages. This approach allows for a more genuine dialogue with employees, ensuring they feel heard and valued, and fosters a culture of accountability and improvement.
Fostering Open Communication: Jamie Hubbard’s Checklist for Feedback and Culture Building
In discussing culture-building strategies, we explore a checklist Jamie and her colleagues developed for giving and receiving feedback, which is vital for promoting open communication. Key elements of this checklist include vulnerability, being action-oriented, and maintaining a reality check that assumes positive intent. Jamie explains that these principles help create a safe environment for conversations and empower everyone within the organization to contribute to a positive culture. She emphasizes that culture is shaped by the behaviors that are tolerated, and by involving employees directly in the development of cultural norms, organizations can create a more inclusive and robust working environment.
Culture as a Journey: Jamie Hubbard on Extreme Ownership and Organizational Growth
As our conversation comes to a close, Jamie shares her belief that culture is an ongoing journey rather than a destination, reinforcing the idea that organizations must continuously adapt and learn as they grow. We touch on the idea of extreme ownership and how involving employees in cultural transformation initiatives not only fosters a sense of ownership but also aligns everyone toward a common goal. Jamie’s insights offer valuable lessons for leaders aiming to nurture a culture that reflects the true values and needs of their workforce.
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