It is your birthday and you expect your walk in to your office expecting nothing different. It has been like this since some time, and none of your employers have had anything to do with your birthday, so why expect any different now. You get seated within your cubicle and see multiple wishes from co-workers and a customized cake made for you. In the grand scheme of things, this is a gesture too small to warrant a smile from you. But, here you are overwhelmed and taken aback. Once the cake-cutting and festivities are over, you return to your seat in awe of your workplace and your co-workers. None of your past employers had done anything of this kind for you, and this truly was special.
Do you identify how an act so small can have an impact so big on the mind of an employee? Employees love it when the organizational culture is one where the employees are trusted and their wishes fulfilled. It is even lovelier when you work like a family, without any grievances.
Knowing the importance of company culture, you would surely want to know what influences it inside your workplace? The factors influencing your organizational culture include:
Leadership
Leadership in the days immediately following the creation of your company can have an imperative role to play within the culture. It all depends on how much autonomy the leaders around you are willing to give to employees in this field, and how much they are willing to motivate employees into achieving the goals they have.
If an entrepreneur is not willing to give employees the safe space they need, or the freedom they need to work, then the culture will always have negativity and toxicity associated with it. A foresighted leader should be aware of the decisions they take and the impact it can have on employees.
The People You Hire
The people you hire immediately following your formation as a company will dictate the culture during the start. Try to focus on diversity and hire people from diverse backgrounds. Don’t let personal biases come in the way of recruitment.
Your Work Environment
The space surrounding you can have an impact on culture. If you’re working in an office space directly next to the airport, you will most definitely be disturbed by the frequent buzzing of airplanes soaring above your heads. The best way to tackle this is to consider all options, including culture, while selecting the office space for your organization.
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