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The Virtual Summit & Expo for eCommerce & Omnichannel Innovators
As I pointed out in a previous post, the exact tone and structure of an organizational culture can be difficult to describe accurately. But the effects of a breakdown in a culture’s ability to cope with stress are hard to miss – whether they’re relatively minor, like unexpected resistance in a tax process redesign effort; more troublesome, such as friction in a post-merger integration; or out-and-out mortifying, as with the reputational damage resulting from executive misbehavior.
The positive outcomes of a strong, resilient corporate culture are just as real, of course. In a Harvard Business Review article titled The Leader’s Guide to Corporate Culture, authors Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng argue that leaders can strengthen cultures and guard against breakdowns via a four-step process:
Corporate cultures are constantly evolving, but they must be founded on a bedrock of core values. Vertex’s values include a commitment to, and respect for, people. In the words of our Corporate Philosophy, “above all, we always act with integrity—keeping promises and demonstrating respect in every interaction.”
Please remember that the Tax Matters provides information for educational purposes, not specific tax or legal advice. Always consult a qualified tax or legal advisor before taking any action based on this information.
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