Work culture

Work Culture

1. Work Culture

2. What is work culture? A company's culture is its personality and tells the employees how to do their work. It takes its signals from leaders and underlies motivation, morale & creativity.

3. What is Personality? Personality includes: Communication Physic Dress Presentation Attitude Behavior

4. The personality of a company Work culture is the distinctive personality of the organization that determines how members act, how energetically they contribute to teamwork, problem solving, innovation, productivity. It is the culture that makes it safe (or not safe) for a person, division or the whole company to raise issues and solve problems, to act on new opportunities, or to move in creative directions. A company's culture is often at the root of difficult people-related problems such as motivation, morale, absenteeism, communications, teamwork, retention & injuries.

5. Observing the culture By observing the way people act in the work environment, one can easily tell how the culture is constructed If people are open, motivated and engaged, you know that is the nature of the company's culture. I f people are defensive, irresponsible, and passive, you also understand the company's culture.

6. Key Areas to Focus for Better Work Atmosphere.

7. Leadership Effectiveness Distinct leadership styles practiced Leaders available and approachable Clear vision communicated and shared Coach Work/Life Balance Skills/Career Development

8. Voice/Communication Two-way communication Willingness to share good and bad news Employee Advisory Groups exist HR is perceived to be employee advocate

9. Staffing and Workload Quality drives staffing decisions Resources/Technology support caregivers Selection based on behavioral fit Solid focus on learning and development

10. Compensation Practices Market competitive pay practices Flexibility is rewarded Understanding of total compensation Fair and equitable rewards

11. Recognition/Service Culture Recognition and appreciation occurs formally and informally at all levels Make employees feel valued Reinforce linkages between employee performance and organizational goals Improve employee motivation and satisfaction

12. High Performance The #s People Culture Sustainable Outcomes