Work Culture

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.

What is Personality?

Personality includes:

Communication PhysicDress

Presentation

AttitudeBehavior

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.

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.

• If people are defensive, irresponsible, and passive, you also understand the company's culture.

Key Areas to Focus for Better Work Atmosphere.

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

Voice/Communication Two-way communication Willingness to share good and

bad news Employee Advisory Groups exist HR is perceived to be employee

advocate

Staffing and Workload

Quality drives staffing decisions Resources/Technology support caregiversSelection based on behavioral fitSolid focus on learning and development

Compensation Practices

Market competitive pay practicesFlexibility is rewardedUnderstanding of total compensationFair and equitable rewards

Recognition/Service Culture

Recognition and appreciation occurs formally and informally at all levelsMake employees feel valuedReinforce linkages between employee performance and organizational goalsImprove employee motivation and satisfaction

High Performance

The #s PeopleCulture

Sustainable Outcomes