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How do you improve company culture? Company culture is not just the words you put on your website in the “about us” section; it’s a scope of behaviors and attitudes the whole workforce, starting from the senior leadership to working students, exhibit in the workplace. Therefore, it can’t be changed by just printing out stickers with company values. But here are some ideas on how to actually affect it: 🧑🏻💼 Ensure better organizational alignment. When employees’ individual values are aligned with the values and objectives of a company, the performance skyrockets. 👩🏻🎤 Go beyond DEI and work on belonging. 94% of employees report that a sense of belonging in the workplace is somewhat to very important. Working with the senior leadership on establishing a space where employees’ voice matters will reap its benefits in an improved company culture. 💪🏻 Recognize hard work and achievements. Recognition plays a huge role in how your employees perceive the company. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need big monetary rewards to show your appreciation. Simply recognizing your teammates and/or subordinates in all-hands meetings or on your company’s social intranet can go a long way. 👸🏾 Coach your leaders to adopt the right leadership styles. Unsurprisingly, leadership style (whether of the senior leadership team or the middle managers) plays a huge role in company culture. 83% of employees at the 100 Best Companies say management’s actions match its words, versus 42% of employees at the average workplace. When employees see a high level of accountability in their leaders, they’re more likely to adopt the same behavior, which will naturally lead to improved company culture.

How do you improve company culture? Company culture is not just the words you put on your website in the “about us” section; it’s a scope of behaviors and attitudes the whole workforce, starting from the senior leadership to working students, exhibit in the workplace. Therefore, it can’t be changed by just printing out stickers with company values. But here are some ideas on how to actually affect it: 🧑🏻💼 Ensure better organizational alignment. When employees’ individual values are aligned with the values and objectives of a company, the performance skyrockets. 👩🏻🎤 Go beyond DEI and work on belonging. 94% of employees report that a sense of belonging in the workplace is somewhat to very important. Working with the senior leadership on establishing a space where employees’ voice matters will reap its benefits in an improved company culture. 💪🏻 Recognize hard work and achievements. Recognition plays a huge role in how your employees perceive the company. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need big monetary rewards to show your appreciation. Simply recognizing your teammates and/or subordinates in all-hands meetings or on your company’s social intranet can go a long way. 👸🏾 Coach your leaders to adopt the right leadership styles. Unsurprisingly, leadership style (whether of the senior leadership team or the middle managers) plays a huge role in company culture. 83% of employees at the 100 Best Companies say management’s actions match its words, versus 42% of employees at the average workplace. When employees see a high level of accountability in their leaders, they’re more likely to adopt the same behavior, which will naturally lead to improved company culture.

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Interesting article on company culture.

Trying to improve the culture of your organization? When these three focuses are aligned, you’ll have a great culture. https://lnkd.in/gGqXNgM6

What do you think? Does this article hit the mark? To develop a culture that works, follow six rules: 1. Ground your culture in the dilemmas you are likely to confront, 2. Dilemma-test your values, 3. Communicate your values in colorful terms, 4. Hire people who fit, 5. Let culture drive strategy, and 6. Know when to pull back from a value statement.

Check out these ‘how tos’ of getting employees to live the company’s values so that they become engrained in company culture.

Build your culture based on real-world dilemmas. Here's why.

Hire the Right People, and They Will Build the Right Culture💡 One of the biggest mistakes companies make when articulating their desired organizational culture is focusing on abstract absolute positives (integrity, respect, trust, etc). When you articulate your culture using absolute positives, it makes a statement, but it’s unlikely to drive the day-to-day decision-making (and therefore the behavior) of your workforce. If you identify the tough dilemmas your employees routinely face and clearly state how they should be resolved—“In this company, when we come across this dilemma, we turn left”—then your desired culture will take root and influence the behavior of the team. Here’s a snippet from Patagonia’s culture statement that has helped them to hire the right people and cultivate a strong company culture: “We seek out “dirtbags” who feel more at home in a base camp or on the river than they do in the office. All the better if they have excellent qualifications, but we’ll take a risk on an itinerant rock climber over a run-of-the-mill MBA.”

Worried your company culture is holding you back? Focus on these three key elements: 1. Make trust and psychological safety your top priority. 2. Ensure every employee understands their role and impact. 3. Unite your team around a shared vision and values. By concentrating on these critical areas, you create a foundation for a thriving, high-performance culture. When you lead with trust, provide clarity, and instill a sense of purpose, your employees will be more engaged, collaborative, and committed to success. This approach transforms your workforce and unlocks your organization's full potential. Try implementing these principles in your organization. Start by assessing where you stand on each element and identify areas for improvement. Questions about getting started? I'm here to help you navigate the journey to a high-performing culture.