Is your company culture still alive?
Is your company culture still alive? Company culture in the workplace has been one of the many things that COVID-19 has changed forever. We’ve lived through lockdowns, travel bans and job loss. Unders
Is your company culture still alive?
Company culture in the workplace has been one of the many things that COVID-19 has changed forever. We’ve lived through lockdowns, travel bans and job loss. Understandably, it’s the workplace where the lifestyle change has been most profound. Office buildings usually alive with activity – that office buzz created by individuals and teams collaborating on projects, sharing ideas or simply chatting – now stand almost empty. Those face to face meetings where you build a rapport and gain trust, have been replaced by zoom calls. Monumental changes to the way we live and work have reinforced our inability to create, and maintain, a solid company culture when everyone is working at home alone.What is company culture?
Firstly, what is culture? Culture is a way the company as a whole operates towards fulfilling its goals. There is no published policy or document that can create a corporate culture, or guarantee that people will practice the company’s values each day. It is influenced by how the people, especially the leaders, behave day in and day out. So, culture can make or break your strategy. Every company and culture is different. It’s not something that generally changes quickly, rather it adjusts and morphs slowly over time. Company culture reflects the realities of people working together every day. While some employees admitted to being more productive at home during the pandemic, most miss the impromptu chats, the debriefs in the kitchen and the access to learning from their mentors. Togetherness unites us and gives us a much needed sense of belonging. This is as important in the office space as it is in our personal life.How flexible space can rebuilt company culture
Many companies are embracing a flexible approach of time at home and time in the office. Coworking spaces and flexible office spaces have become even more appealing as companies try to re-establish an internal cohesiveness. Employees still need a place to come together, connect and build relationships. Direction, guidance and mentoring are imperative for employee success. They’re also three things that can be difficult to do remotely. Flexibility is also key. By adapting to the change now, companies will be better equipped for the work world of the future and will be able to deliver a more positive working experience. Flexible office space, regular face-to-face meetings and collaboration are all imperative to maintain culture in this brave new world. It’s too early to tell what the mid and long term changes to organisational culture will be, but if company culture is the secret sauce that defines the nature of an organisation, coworking spaces may well be the bun that holds it all together. This article appears courtesy of The Thrive NetworkJOIN
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