Creating a positive workplace culture

CREATING POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

Recent studies have revealed one of the clearest business cases for investing in employee wellbeing.

Research conducted by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre found that across 1800 companies, workplace wellbeing is associated with higher profitability, stronger company valuations, and better stock market performance.

A productive workplace culture is one where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to perform at their best. While technology, processes and business strategies are important, the people within an organisation are often its greatest asset. Creating the right workplace culture can improve employee engagement, productivity, retention and ultimately business performance.

How to create a positive workplace culture?

• Give Employees Purpose and Autonomy

Communicating business goals clearly and supporting employees to understand how their individual responsibilities contribute to the wider organisation.

• Recognising and Rewarding Good Work

Employees who feel their efforts are recognised and appreciated are more likely to remain motivated.

• Supporting Employee Wellbeing

Encouraging reasonable working hours, providing flexibility and promoting a work life balance can help employees maintain long term energy and focus.

• Developing Employees

Providing opportunities for employees to learn and develop through training and mentoring, demonstrates a long-term investment in the future of the business and employees.

• Building trust & teamwork

Trust is one of the key elements of a successful workplace culture. Employees need to feel treated fairly and that management and colleagues are working towards shared goals.

Creating and supporting a positive workplace culture does not mean that everyone will be happy all the time. Instead, it means creating an environment where employees feel respected, trusted and able to contribute. When employees understand what is expected of them and feel that their work has purpose, they are more likely to become engaged and productive.

If you are looking for a career move, and you are a manager or Exec in UK Care Homes then please get in touch to see how we can help. Contact Sophie Reeves (sophie@experts2care.com) at Experts2care www.experts2care.com