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Organizational Network Analysis: Complete Guide to Mapping Workplace Networks

Organizational Network Analysis: Complete Guide to Mapping Workplace Networks

Picture this. Your organization chart shows a neat hierarchy with clear reporting lines, but the real work happens through invisible connections that don't appear on any official diagram. A software engineer turns to a designer three departments over for quick feedback. A mid-level manager becomes the go-to person for strategic insights across multiple teams. A seemingly junior employee holds the key relationships that keep cross-functional projects moving.

Sep 15, 2025 Jaakko Kaikuluoma
Effective people analytics: 3 simple steps to get started

Effective people analytics: 3 simple steps to get started

Leaders usually rely on org charts, HR information system (HRIS) data, annual surveys, and their own intuition in trying to understand their organization. However, today fast-paced operating environments call for a more continuous approach to understanding team dynamics and staying on the pulse of the organization. In this article we explain what effective people analytics is about and describe 3 steps to get started.

Nov 03, 2022 Jaakko Kaikuluoma

The Importance of Pulse Surveys in Measuring Employee Wellbeing

Having up to date information from your employees is a key component of ensuring employee retention and workplace wellbeing. While employers typically do a yearly engagement survey, pulse surveys are shorter, more frequently administered surveys that can be collected year-round. Pulse surveys can help keep track of fast-changing themes such as general wellbeing and workload and encourage faster paced team development.

Aug 20, 2021 Jaakko Kaikuluoma

Watch out for these mistakes with positive feedback

Positive feedback has enormous potential for you and your team. But there is also a quality aspect to all feedback. Here we're presenting four ideas to keep in mind. First, make sure you’re actually giving positive feedback. Second, focus on action and effort, not abilities and traits. Third, ensure there is a healthy balance between positive feedback and discussion about problems. Finally, make sure your feedback is given directly to the recipient.

Aug 31, 2020 Jaakko Kaikuluoma
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