Posts by Matt Koulas

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Matt Koulas

Matt has 15+ years of experience leading teams, working in companies with outstanding and innovative company culture, and operates two businesses of his own. His passion for company culture grew out of his personal experience with amazing company culture as well as the negative effects of acquisitions on culture.
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Designing Effective Employee Survey Questions That Yield Valuable Insights

Ever feel like your employee surveys are just… noise? You’re not alone. Some organizations send out surveys that result in vague, unhelpful data, or worse, complete silence. What good does that do? None. The secret to collecting honest, actionable feedback lies in the question quality. When it comes to designing

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Implementing Your First Learning and Development Program

Launching your first learning and development (L&D) program can be littered with painful non-starts. Between budget constraints, time limitations, and uncertainty around what your team actually needs and wants, it’s no wonder many companies put off starting altogether. But, if you’re not helping your employees learn, you’re helping them leave. 90% of

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Employee Recognition Done Right: Top 10 Tips for HR Teams

Sure, everyone wants a fat salary, plenty of opportunities for growth, and a shiny benefits package. All those can ring hollow, however, if the person doesn’t feel valued. Appreciated employees show up differently. They’re more engaged, more loyal, and more willing to go the extra mile. Recognition is about creating

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How Data-Driven HR Decisions Improve Employee Retention

“Bob’s been with us for 12 years.” While that statement sounds simple, there’s most likely a ton of effort that’s gone into keeping Bob happy and productive. Hanging on to your best people is more than a nice-to-have. It’s a critical business strategy. While free snacks and ping-pong tables may

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475 Employee Survey Sample Questions from 20 Different Templates

Employee surveys are a powerful way to uncover what truly matters to your workforce, helping you shape policies and practices that support a positive employee experience. However, designing the right questions—and ensuring they align with your organization’s goals—can be time-consuming. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive list of 20 employee

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New Manager’s Secret Weapon: Surveys to Understand Their Team

Stepping into a leadership role comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Organizations expect new managers to make decisions, lead effectively, and drive results. To do this, though, the manager needs to understand the team’s strengths, struggles, and workplace dynamics. One of the best ways to establish a strong