‘Open-Heart’ Workplace Culture for an Amazing Workplace
Culture is not just an embodiment of values or philosophy; it needs to be translated into a vibe within the organization and transpire at the granular level in the way employees do their work & what they prioritize. Businesses that focus only on profits or revenue consistently are fading off with higher attrition & lower revenue as compared to organizations that focus on building their culture.
Post-Covid Phase 2, while companies are gearing up for a gradual return to ‘work from office’ most conventional practices are being challenged. Companies are compelled to invest more in employee engagement & culture building to improve the focus level of employees & instill a sense of ownership. A workplace culture builds interconnectedness amongst the employees who run any business just like muscles bind the body together and allow movement.
As per a recent BCG report, the Gig economy has the potential to serve up to 90 million jobs (add up to 1.25% to India’s GDP in the long run and create millions of new jobs across all sectors too. Having appropriate WFH policies and HR practices will not suffice in making this drastic transition sustainable, amplifying the need to develop the right mindset, leadership & evolved culture. Becoming a purpose and belonging-driven organization is the no. 1 workplace happiness influencer as per a global study.
Open Heart Culture means a workplace that welcomes all, has tolerance towards mistakes, accepts differences & a variety of ideas, empowers and enables all talent, and most importantly respects and values every single individual. An organization that aims for agility, needs to mandatorily lay a foundation of an open-heart culture and foster growth mind leaders. The open-hearted culture is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. As each day unfolds, we strive to create an environment where the most amazing people thrive. Above all, relationships are what ignites our passion for helping others succeed. This means we must be extremely supportive of one another and should celebrate success together.
To begin with, let’s ask ourselves few questions: –
Have you ever had a job where you’ve enjoyed doing your work?
While you liked your job, were you also satisfied with how you were being compensated or recognized at the workplace?
Did the workplace allow you to explore more and add meaning to your life through various opportunities & experiences beyond work?
If your answer to all the above is ‘Yes’, you surely have worked or are working at an Amazing Workplace –Businesses that care for employees’ experience and make them thrive, flourish for sure.
Mercer’s 2018 trend suggests ‘Thriving employees are 3 times more likely to work for a company with a strong sense of purpose. This hasn’t changed much since 2019 and will likely never change. The workplace is like a training ground in our life, it allows one to better oneself, learn from others, collaborate, and co-create.
Every employee has immense potential & has an innate desire to win and accomplish in life. Therefore, we truly need a genuine intent to create a conducive culture where everyone can grow & flourish.
We need to be cognizant of the fact that just like different seeds & plants need different environmental factors to grow, similarly, HR Strategy on Culture requires to cater to various dimensions of their being to allow them to blossom. Companies that make a sincere effort in understanding their people and allow them to fully express themselves by accepting their uniqueness are the ones that cultivate Diversity & Inclusion in the true spirit.
To drive the company forward during this pandemic, employee-owned culture has become a greater necessity as we need a higher sense of ownership, accountability, and belongingness. It’s crucial to tap into collective intelligence and ambition through a simple yet effective 3S Approach: –
1. SAFETY & STABILITY –
Covid has placed Safety & security as the top need of the employees. It encompasses sanitization, precautions, masking, CABs, and the employees’ wellbeing too. With a near devastating impact on the mental & emotional health of individuals, organizations are compelled to deploy structured & long-term interventions around the same. Employees need to feel safe & secured at the workplace to open up and share their thoughts and ideas. Only a non-threatening environment can allow the employee to give better results at the same time bring in more positivity to the workplace.
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