A winning company culture ensures your business is on the path to success, your people are key - to attract and retain your top talent make sure your workplace is top notch!
2024’s rapidly evolving business landscape insists on cultivating an inclusive culture and a flexible and engaged workforce.
What is work culture? well it’s your shared set of values, beliefs and attitudes that guide your business and is reflected in how you work with your clients and how you treat your employees. It also impacts upon the types of candidates you want to attract. Having a strong work culture boosts your productivity, decreases turnover and improves employee engagement
Did you know…
If your culture is perceived as positive by your employees, they are 5% more likely to refer your business to family and friends?
During the candidate application journey if your culture is perceived as negative 77% of people will not apply.
Creating and maintaining such an environment requires concerted efforts from both leaders and employees. Consider, what is the Sunday night vibe for your team members? How do they feel the night before they come to work in your business? What does it feel like to be at work, every business has its personality, atmosphere and their “way”.
If you feel that your culture might need a little development, there are things that can be done. Start your culture health check by considering these factors:
Values. Lay out your values, ensure these are communicated and embedded to ensure both leaders and all employees embrace and reflect them in their daily actions and decisions
Inclusivity. An inclusive culture is where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and skills. Inclusivity is not just about diversity, it is about creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and be heard. Research consistently demonstrates diverse teams are outperforming their less diverse counterparts.
Flexibility. The role of flexibility in the workplace is an increasingly key factor in employee satisfaction, a successful culture, and retention. Remote work, flexible hours, and the ability to adjust schedules is a huge factor when considering job satisfaction, increased productivity and lower staff turnover rates.
Talent Development. Investing in employee training and development is crucial for retaining top talent and ensuring that team members remain engaged and committed to your organisation. Continuous learning opportunities not only benefits the employee, but the employer too and contributes to overall success. When employees see that their employer is invested in growth and development, they are more likely to stay with the company long term.
Psychological safety. In a thriving culture no one ever feels nervous to share ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes. A conscious effort is required from leadership to always encourage open communication and actively listen to employees with empathy and respect.
Culture is not the sole responsibility of a business owner, it’s the collective responsibility of the team. As a leader you should not dictate your culture, as much as you wish to steer it, but safeguard it fiercely, like you would any other key investment.
Watch your culture as it evolves and matures over time and be sure to keep your finger on the pulse to ensure that it is inclusive, open, flexible and developing effectively.
Building a positive workplace culture is a continuous journey that requires the commitment and participation of everyone in the organisation. Together, a conducive work environment that promotes growth, satisfaction, and success can be established, making your business not just a place to work but a place to thrive!
Interested to find out how Talentheads can support you in your drive for a thriving workplace? Then give us a call on 0191 300 8688 or email hello@talentheads.co.uk