We spend 40 . . . or 45 . . . or 50 . . . or more hours at work each week. Many of us spend more time with those we work with than we do our families. For us to be content and fulfilled people, that time must be valuable for more than a dollar. . .
We want to be engaged in our work. We yearn for work that is enjoyable, meaningful and engaging. When we are engaged we are safer on the job, more productive and more willing and able to delight Customers.
It is for these basic reasons that organizational culture matters. It is the right thing for an organization to do – to think about the work environment, working relationships and how we do things here.
Focusing on building and sustaining an organizational culture is one way of showing that people are the organizations most valuable asset.
There are of course many other bottom line business reasons to focus on and build organizational culture. Here are seven of those reasons.
A strong culture is a talent-attractor. Your organizational culture is part of the package that prospective employees look at when assessing your organization. Gone are the days of selecting the person you...