The Importance of Work Culture Learning

Have you heard of the term “work culture?” My guess is, yes, you have, but maybe you have not spent enough time thinking about how important work culture is for employee engagement and company success. There is truth in that unhappiness leads to unproductivity - if employees do not feel heard or cared about, what is in it for them to perform to the best of their ability? Sure, a paycheck, but unfortunately paychecks alone do not build loyalty, nor do they create long-lasting trust and success between employees and their supervisors or colleagues. Take it from me - a successful businesswoman and coach who has helped many organizations get to a place of better communication, empathy, strategy, and productivity – the topic of workplace culture is here to stay.  

So, if culture is not being discussed in your office, ask yourself “why?” Then, take that answer and move into a space where that topic is safe enough to approach. If culture is already being discussed, it is time to open your ears as a leader and listen to what is being said. How are employees doing? Are they satisfied with their jobs? Are there tangible ways to change and improve operating systems or processes to boost workplace culture? While this may seem like a dramatic undertaking, it is a necessary one.  

At the end of the day, regardless of one’s title or position in an organization, human beings want to feel connected to their work, to each other, and to their purpose. Poor work culture has the power to impact directly and negatively all three of those things. Additionally, supervisors and direct reports surprisingly have the same goal: to get their work done in a timely and satisfactory manner. While the pathways to getting work done may be different, the same final goal has the power to transform your organization’s work culture.  

Collaboration, listening, and empathetic understanding is where workplace culture learning comes in. Even opening that door shows your employees you have intentions to improve things around the office. Not only does discussing workplace culture allow employees to express themselves regarding their feelings about their work environment, but it also provides a space to give honest feedback. It is important to demonstrate through action as a leader what values you have, as well as the values of the organization, and if those values are being exemplified on a regular basis. Just because you think so, does not mean other employees do, and if you do not ask them, why would they engage? That is right – they won’t. They will just leave instead, and then you will spend more time and resources doing interviews to hire new staff instead of working to keep the talent already on payroll.  

When employees are engaged in direct, transparent conversation, they are more likely to be engaged in their work and thus the company productivity. It may be time for an internal assessment on where your workplace culture stands to boost culture and productivity.  

I’m here to help your workplace maintain success and a positive work environment that will only increase the value of your business. I will teach you the core skills of leadership and communication that will only result in an effective workplace.