Research
Overview
One of the things I’m most curious about is the employee experience at work, especially in small and early-stage companies.
It’s no secret that the majority of the US workforce is dissatisfied and disengaged at work (Gallup), but did you know that companies with the happiest workforces consistently out-perform the S&P 500? (McKinsey & Company, Great Place to Work).
I am independently investigating how and when culture/people structures form in companies 1 - 50 employees in size, and the impact those structures have on overall business success.
Aside from meeting new people and learning from their experiences (which I love to do), my hope is to turn this research into resources to help small and early-stage businesses establish a solid people culture foundation from which they and their employees benefit as the business grows.
My Hypothesis
A positive people culture is equally important as other traditional measures of business success, such as revenue, profits, ROIs, market share, and operational efficiency
Process
I’m utilizing a semi-structured qualitative interview technique to test my hypothesis and inform the design of research-backed best practices for companies building HR structures and org culture.
Take a brief survey
Engage in a one-time, one-hour conversation (phone, virtual, or in-person)
Employees
Have you ever worked at a company with less than 50 people?
People Leaders
Have you ever designed HR structures at a company with less than 50 people?
Founders/CEOs
Have you ever created or led a company with less than 50 people?
I’m designing these interviews now!