Culture Corner: It’s a Team Event
We’ve all complained at one time or another about something at work, whether it’s the people, the processes or even the atmosphere.
What isn’t automatic in those frustrations is ownership, which begs the question – who is responsible for making a happy workplace? Company culture doesn’t automatically happen and it’s not the responsibility of one or two people, great culture is a TEAM event and requires team effort.
Company culture is the sum of all that you and your colleagues think, say, and do as you work together each day. From the CEO and tenured leadership team to brand new employees, it is everyone’s responsibility to create a positive energy.
The sign of a healthy company culture is when employees feel welcome walking in the door, they are engaged, committed, and excited to come to work.
Of course, no workplace is perfect, but we can learn a lot from organizations that are thriving. Leadership in those organizations listen to their employees and make changes when needed, they value and appreciate team members.
The workers within the organization are also responsible for being good teammates, helping new employees and being positive coworkers. When employees feel valued and appreciated and are happy in their role, a good company culture starts to develop, which in turn helps everyone become more motivated.
To continue growing a positive company culture it takes teamwork, but it starts with one person, so we have a challenge. Take a few minutes to think through what YOU are doing to contribute to a great team and company culture?
Whether you’re the best team player on the accounting team, cookie baker and love to brighten people’s day with treats or you are the biggest cheerleader for your co-workers, every action (big or small) makes a difference.
Bottom line, if you want to have a great place to come to work and have great co-workers, you have to be a great co-worker and show up ready to positively contribute to the culture.
Reach out to us at hello@leadtoinspire.net and leave us a note about what you’re doing today and for extra points what you plan to do to continue impacting your company culture in the new year!