{"id":831,"date":"2018-04-23T14:53:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T14:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=831"},"modified":"2018-04-26T13:46:18","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T13:46:18","slug":"building-company-culture-letting-knock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/building-company-culture-letting-knock\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Building Your Company Culture or Letting it Knock You Down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most noble and well-planned strategy won\u2019t be carried out with enthusiasm and care if people don\u2019t like working in your organization. At best, you\u2019ll end up with a mediocre version of the ideas you envisioned. At worst you\u2019ll end up with a toxic culture that drives employees, clients and supporters away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture happens. Whether you\u2019re paying attention or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ignore it, the culture of your organization will develop randomly. But if you\u2019re paying close attention, you can be very intentional about building and shaping the kind of company culture you want to live, breathe and work in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you carefully manage and protect your environment, you will attract people who fit into your culture and who are excited to contribute to your mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you just let whatever happens happen, you will allow people who are in your company to determine your culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture is more than a fancy mission statement. It\u2019s more than onsite espresso machines, or a dress code that includes flip flops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, those things can be manifestations of your culture, and good ones at that. But true culture is about your values. It\u2019s about living and breathing your beliefs, and making sure everyone else knows them too. It\u2019s about the care and development you pour into your people. It\u2019s about making sure everyone feels worthwhile and sees themselves as a valuable part of the team. And, it\u2019s about showing your employees the roles they play in making your vision a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Organizations that don\u2019t pay attention to culture:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire for skill and not for personality fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have little (or poorly executed) communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack performance management, mentoring, and personal\/career development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have defined or well-communicated company vision and values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed employees who don\u2019t trust their leaders and don\u2019t feel connected to their work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Organizations that are intentional about shaping the right culture:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire for personality and cultural fit, recognizing that skills can be taught<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate clearly and often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request feedback, ideas, and participation from all team members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate regular performance coaching and personal development opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have defined company values that are woven into the fabric of the organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share the vision of the organization and work collaboratively to make it a reality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster trust in leadership and commitment to something bigger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Which kind of organization are you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how your culture has developed, chances are it is fairly strong and engrained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A culture will always rise up to defend itself, be it good or bad. If you\u2019ve got a great culture, this strong defense should be very welcome. But if you\u2019re trying to make cultural change, this defense can be very frustrating and tough to overcome. It takes a leader with a strong will to turn the tide, and some tough decisions and actions along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But great challenges offer great rewards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let a happenstance culture drag your organization down. Commit to building the kind of culture that makes your team excited to be part of your vision and you excited to go to work each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruiting and retaining employees is easier when you can proudly offer a comprehensive benefits plan that makes your team members feel as valuable as they are. At Sonus Benefits, we build cost effective, long-lasting employee benefits strategies to keep your business and your employees in optimum health.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the most noble and well-planned strategy won\u2019t be carried out with enthusiasm and care if people don\u2019t like working in your organization. At best, you\u2019ll end up with a mediocre version of the ideas you envisioned. At worst you\u2019ll end up with a toxic culture that drives employees, clients and supporters away. 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