Culture Amp

Managers shape our work experience more than we realize. The ones who challenge us, believe in us—or sometimes show us what we need to do differently. We want to know: who's the manager (shout them out the in the comments 👇) that you'll never forget?

Hot take: Culture isn’t built in big moments—it’s built in the small ones you repeat. It’s the check-ins. The team wins shared in the shoutout feed. The way you wrap up a long week together. Our Customer Advisory Board reminds us that those small rituals are what make people feel connected, grounded, and proud to be part of something. What’s a ritual your team uses that turns “just a job” into a place people want to show up for?

Performance doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on accountability, fueled by feedback, and sustained by growth. In this issue of The Culture Brief Mini, we unpack what it really takes to drive high performance and long-term success: 💡 Why accountability is the foundation of thriving teams 💬 How mastering feedback sparks real development 🔥 What it takes to engage and retain top talent Check it all out in this month's Culture Brief Mini.

✋ Raise your hand if company growth has ever made your culture feel… less connected. You’re not imagining it. Our data shows that as organizations scale, enthusiasm, pride, and connection all start to dip. It isn't that people stop caring, but that it's harder to feel seen. The fix isn’t another engagement program, it’s leaders showing up like humans. That’s how you scale culture — not just headcount. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3WBhGoc

The best leaders don’t just adapt the change, they embrace it. CEO of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley, shares why embracing change isn’t just a survival skill—it’s what defines high performers and fuels sustained success.

“My favorite part of every day is going to bed.” For IanKay, it’s about the ritual—the quiet, grounding moments that bring him peace. Sometimes, connection starts with how we connect back to ourselves. These small acts of care shape the energy, focus, and empathy we bring to work—and to each other. Because sustained performance starts with connection—and connection starts with grit. This is Voices of Work, powered by Where Should We Begin? At Work. https://bit.ly/3T6X31M

The bigger the company, the harder it gets to keep people truly engaged. Pride starts to slip. Leaders feel more distant. And employees crave connection and consistency in ways that are tough to deliver at scale. If you’re leading at the enterprise level, you already know this tension: the very things employees need most are the ones that become the hardest to provide as you grow. Our latest research looks at what 3.1M+ employees are telling us about the enterprise engagement gap—and what leaders can do to close it. 👉 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gJQac4T6

Gen Z’s new “office frogging” trend—hopping on and off roles with ease—was the focus of a recent Forbes piece by Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., featuring Culture Amp’s Mid-Year 2025 Benchmark Data. Our analysis of 3.3M employees shows nearly half are eyeing the exit. Engagement is slipping. Trust in leadership is eroding. Motivation is dropping. While employees are sharpening their boundary-setting skills, declining trust and connection to leadership are driving the leap. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpZTFcg4

Dorothy Hisgrove GAICD wants employees to have the courage to speak up at work. When employees feel safe to speak up without fear of backlash, performance soars. That’s why companies like KPMG Australia partner with Culture Amp—to create workplaces where every voice can be heard, valued, and protected.

People can’t thrive if they don’t feel safe. The real unlock? Balancing drive with well-being. In Performance Unlocked, our Customer Advisory Board shares why psychological safety matters—and how it fuels both people and performance. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3I3cIgz