Corporate culture is a buzz phrase in the working world. Just as a nation’s culture helps define its people, so too does a business culture help define the business. In many cases, your company culture helps establish to the world that yours is a smart, successful company that treats its employees well.
And, in turn, employees will flock to your company as one that’s bursting with positivity and fun. Plus, it’s much more encouraging for employees to work hard when they’re also allowed to play hard—so a strong corporate culture can help encourage productivity and build company loyalty. All of this is good for your business.
So where do you begin? You may be trying to establish a company culture, or you may be reviewing your current culture for ways to improve it.
Five Easy Ways to Bolster Your Company Culture
Within your walls, what would your employees say about your culture? Is it boring and stifling (hopefully not!), laid-back and supportive… or fast-paced and invigorating? Most workers would agree that the best and most stimulating cultures are those that involve an element of fun. And you can up the fun factor by introducing any of the following into your organization:
Dress Down Days
We all know that business attire can be uncomfortable. And sometimes it’s freeing to give the suits a break, if only for a day. You’d be surprised how relaxing it can be for workers to arrive at the office in jeans. If your business does not see clients regularly, you might even consider offering a relaxed dress code more often than not.
Company Outings
You know what they say about all work and no play. Getting out of the office together as a group can help you get to know your workers on a more personal level, and also help them to get to know each other. This can build camaraderie, loyalty and a supportive team structure.
Rewards and Recognition
Where’s the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel? Publicly recognizing your hard workers encourages them to maintain the status quo—and shows your entire team what happens when you give it your all.
Meetings that Inspire
Yes, it’s good to catch up on what everyone’s working on and what is going on with the company as a whole. But meetings don’t have to always be “by the book.” You can help inspire creativity by making your workers think in new and different ways. You might show video clips of what similar companies are doing to innovate, form a department book club, have group “ideation” time or even take a few minutes to get wheels turning through some trivia. Adding an element of fun can make meetings something your workers look forward to.
Occasional Treats
Who doesn’t get warm and fuzzy inside when they’re greeted by coffee and donuts first thing in the morning? Perks like special snacks or unexpected company lunches show your workers you care about the little things in life and want them to feel valued.
What will you choose?
Review your business and choose policies and activities that fit best. Your thoughtfulness will go a long way in showing your workers that you care about their happiness.
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