What (besides Joey the cat obviously) makes a great company culture?

Chantel Wilson Chase - Science-based Insights Professional for the Human Experience, HX, CX, EX

Joey riding in my car - photo by me, but not while driving

What makes a good company culture? 

1.      Clear values and mission: A company grounded in clear values and a mission that employees can get behind make for a strong culture. This provides a sense of purpose and direction for the company and helps employees understand how their work contributes to the bigger picture.

2.      Strong leadership: Great culture has great leaders! They set the tone for the organization. Leaders who are transparent, empathetic, and supportive can help create a positive work environment and build trust with employees.

3.      Open communication: Share the news (even if it is bad)! Good culture is one that encourages open transparent communication between employees, managers, and leadership. This allows for better collaboration, feedback and problem-solving. Safety to speak up is a MUST HAVE.

4.      Employee Engagement and Development: Providing opportunities for growth, learning, and recognition engages employees. They feel valued and invested in their work and the success of the company.

5.      Diversity and Inclusion: Culture that is diverse, inclusive, and embraces differences creates a sense of belonging for all employees. And… isn’t belonging a very basic need? Remember Maslow’s pyramid!

And the secret sauce, or glue, that weaves throughout all of this? It’s love, silly. Or at least, genuinely caring for each other (if love isn’t ‘business appropriate’). But I think it is.