#AskPeshev 90: Creating A Positive Work Culture

#AskPeshev 90: Creating A Positive Work Culture

April 28, 2021

“The leadership team should live and breathe the company culture.”

— Mario Peshev

I have hired people for clients, co-led interviews for previous firms, and consulted for partners on hiring. Some firms bet on hard work. Some adore processes.  Aside from professional qualifications, culture fit is what is *paramount* for us. Scratch that—attitude beats skills every single time. Culture is defined differently across organizations. To help you create a positive work culture, check out my latest blog post and explore with me through this week’s newsletter the hiring framework that my companies rely on. 🚀  Mario

Creating a positive work culture is a critical element in the success of any company. In fact, 94% of business executives and 88% of employees surveyed believe that a distinct corporate culture is critical to the success of a business

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