Do you have a Good Company Culture?

While it is true that every organisation has its vision and mission, without a good workplace culture not much advancement will be made. A good workplace culture is the foundation on which real productivity, profit and progress are anchored. It can either help a business to thrive or destroy it in the long run.

What Is Corporate Culture?

Corporate culture is a broad term used to define the unique personality or character of a particular company or organization, and includes such elements as core values and beliefs, corporate ethics, and rules of behaviour. Ideally, organisational culture supports a positive, productive, environment. So, what are then the characteristics of truly healthy organisations?

Here are ten parameters of good corporate culture:

1. Pride in the organisation:

Employees defend their company against unjustified critique and they say that they like working for their company.

2. Orientation towards (top) achievements:

'In our company, everybody tries to do a better job' and 'our company is number one and that should stay so'.

3. Teamwork and communication:

Employees listen well and try to understand the ideas/opinions of others and employees and managers really try to help each other.

4. Supervision and leadership:

Managers are really interested in the problems of others and it is customary to ask for help when needed.

5. Profit orientation and cost awareness:

All expenditures are evaluated if they are effective or not and all members are strongly thinking about profit.

6. Employee relationships:

Employees are not trying to better themselves from the mistakes of other employees and new employees are accepted quickly.

7. Client and consumer relations:

Everything is oriented towards a better service for the customer.

8. Honesty and safety:

Safety rules are strictly implemented and everybody sees company properties as being sacred.

9. Education and development:

Everybody supports education and training programs and the company really tries to develop its employees.

10. Innovation:

Systems and procedures are constantly being pursued and new ideas are always welcome.

The Bottom Line?

If your own people feel proud of being a member of your company, then your clients and candidates will LOVE to be associated with such a compelling work culture. It’s all about the engagement of a range of open communication channels, together with the sharing of your value and vision. All the quality and robust businesses place real focus upon developing contemporary, enviable work cultures that attract and retain loyalty from its staff, colleagues and clients.