Amid increasing employee burnout, evolving workplace expectations and rapidly advancing technology, maintaining a strong sense of corporate culture has become a challenge for many organizations. Just 20% of employees worldwide were engaged at work last year. However, a strong connection to their organization’s culture can increase an employee’s potential engagement by more than fourfold. In addition to increasing engagement, a healthy corporate culture positively impacts productivity, retention, recruiting and more.
In our recent white paper, "10 Questions to Rebuild Your Company Culture for Today’s Workplace," Senior Vice President of Human Resources JoJo Harris offers insights into developing a strong sense of company culture in the present business environment. Below are 10 ways to ensure your culture reflects the realities of today’s workplace.
Your corporate values reflect where your organization is today – not where it was 10 years ago.
The leadership team lives out these values with authenticity and accountability, setting the tone for the overall organization.
Expectations around communication, availability, responsiveness and other cultural norms are clearly communicated – especially in remote and hybrid environments.
Employees feel safe admitting failures and mistakes, building trust while enabling them to experiment and take calculated risks.
The “why” behind decisions and changes are clearly communicated.
Employees have daily opportunities to connect with one another through meaningful interactions.
Managers are able to recognize when someone needs support or may be experiencing signs of burnout.
There’s time for face-to-face team building – regardless of where employees are based.
It’s clearly communicated how AI fits into your organization’s strategy while acknowledging employee concerns.
Feedback is encouraged, addressed and incorporated, enabling you to understand what is working well and the areas that need improvement.
By taking the time to intentionally evaluate your culture and how it’s demonstrated through day-to-day actions, you’ll be best positioned to retain your top talent, maintain productivity and drive long-term success. View the full article for a more in-depth discussion on how to help employees feel connected to your organization's culture as workplace expectations continue to evolve.
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