It is during the toughest times that a company culture really proves itself to be the glue that holds everything together. If your company culture isn’t strong, things can start to fall apart.
The Covid-19 crisis and its effects on the economy is one such moment. Perhaps even the biggest for a generation. Like everyone, businesses are feeling the strain. Tough decisions are having to be made with redundancies, as well as hour and pay cuts, becoming increasingly commonplace.
Likewise, while job movement slowed during the height of the pandemic, as the economy settles people will once again start looking for other opportunities if they feel undervalued and underappreciated.
If there was ever a moment when a positive environment for employees was paramount, this is it.
What makes a good company culture?
Good leaders cultivate a working environment which helps their team to grow. Staff want to know they are trusted and valued, while those managing them are honest and empathetic to their needs.
They want to feel comfortable making suggestions and that they work for an organisation that actively promotes it. They need to be given goals and understand what the goals are of your company and how they are contributing to that.
In turn, this will create a space where employees are loyal and the best talent and innovation can thrive.
How to create it
A shift in culture is a gradual process that needs to be executed carefully and sensitively. It’s important to be open and communicative to your team in how and why you are making these changes. They need to believe in what you’re doing.
It’s also important to monitor the process, listening to potential issues and grievances along the way, and intervening where required to steady things. Make your organisation the best place for the top talent.
By Tom Seymour, an online content writer for alterniq inspired growth.
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