{"id":1704,"date":"2021-11-04T22:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T21:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.net\/news\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2022-02-28T03:47:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T02:47:19","slug":"5-ways-to-create-a-great-office-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.net\/news\/5-ways-to-create-a-great-office-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Create a Great Office Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1705\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/redd-5U_28ojjgms-unsplash-1-e1633662011636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/>There\u2019s no doubt that a healthy organizational culture is one of the greatest assets any company could have. <a href=\"https:\/\/gethppy.com\/company-culture\/infographic-why-company-culture-matters#:~:text=Studies have shown that when,build better relationships with coworkers\">Employee engagement, motivation, retention, and talent attraction<\/a> are greatly influenced by company culture.<\/p>\n<p>But culture can be an abstract concept. How exactly can a healthy corporate culture be cultivated in an office environment? In this article we\u2019ll look into five ways you can do so.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#A_balanced_work_environment\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> A balanced work environment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Show_appreciation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Show appreciation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Two-way_communication\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Two-way communication<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Focus_on_growth\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Focus on growth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Adopt_a_flexible_approach_to_change\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Adopt a flexible approach to change<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"A_balanced_work_environment\">A balanced work environment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People come to the office to work. However, even in a work setting, it is important to cultivate an atmosphere that facilitates the balance between hard work and rest.<\/p>\n<p>With this notion in mind, office spaces can be rethought to include dedicated spaces for working alone, working in teams, and socializing. In addition, areas designed to promote rest and relaxation \u2013 such as quiet rooms, meditation spaces, or well-designed break areas \u2013 should be added into the mix to facilitate a healthy and balanced working environment.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teem.com\/blog\/leverage-activity-based-workspaces\">activity-based design<\/a>, which not only benefits staff, but can also deliver gains to productivity and performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Show_appreciation\">Show appreciation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recognition is performance-based, whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/11\/why-employees-need-both-recognition-and-appreciation\">appreciation reinforces the real value staff bring to a company<\/a>. Both are useful to create a healthy corporate culture, however, appreciation tends to be overlooked in favor of recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Small details can make a world of a difference. For example, acts such as occasionally bringing in specialty coffee for the team, leaving a box of donuts in the kitchen, or organizing a team building day of activities, are all meaningful ways of expressing appreciation. Of course, this will require active listening to know exactly what the team requires and what avenues of appreciation would be most effective.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Two-way_communication\">Two-way communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A lot of friction found in the workplace stems from misunderstandings, so clear and transparent communication is part of a healthy company culture. Make sure goals, expectations, and processes are well-defined, whilst keeping communication channels open. Leaders should encourage discussion and the respectful expression of differences, then work together to align action with mission and values.<\/p>\n<p>You can read some useful recommendations on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.smarp.com\/internal-communications-the-shift-toward-two-way-relationships\">how to build a two-way communication strategy here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Focus_on_growth\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1707\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/clayton-cardinalli-c2TtstRPmgU-unsplash-e1633662136542.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/>Focus on growth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s an important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2020\/10\/20\/the-key-to-creating-a-growth-culture-and-producing-exceptional-results\/?sh=6c0de47a1213\">difference between growth-focused and performance-obsessed cultures<\/a>. The former can propel companies forward, but the latter are riddled with dysfunctional behaviors that lead to absenteeism, unhealthy competition, and high employee turnover.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a company culture that directly taps into the innate human desire for growth and development can lead to extraordinary results. Where possible, develop personalized opportunities for professional development and constantly gather feedback to ensure that these opportunities are relevant to your staff.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Adopt_a_flexible_approach_to_change\">Adopt a flexible approach to change<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Change is a constant in life, and organizations that resist it are more likely to struggle or fail. A rigid culture can also lead to burnout and generalized dissatisfaction. By contrast, a strong corporate culture isn\u2019t afraid of change and <a href=\"https:\/\/news.hofstede-insights.com\/news\/flexible-organisational-culture-how-do-you-create-it\">is flexible by nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Being flexible does not necessarily involve implementing change for the sake of change, but rather as a result of authentic conversations across all levels of the business that is guided by the fundamental values in your mission.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy corporate culture can empower employees and lead to them becoming more effective in their role. Employers can foster this healthy approach to organizational culture by showing appreciation, keeping communication fluid, offering growth opportunities, and having a flexible approach to change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more market insights? 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Employee engagement, motivation, retention, and talent attraction are greatly influenced by company culture. But culture can be an abstract concept. How exactly can a healthy corporate culture be cultivated in an office environment? 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