Work culture plays an important role in organization success. Hard times push organization to the limit where its culture stands in motivating to survive. Many organizations in India are facing tuff time managing their employee and operations as because of culture not so conducive for changes and flexibility. There are some of the pointers which will help to improve work culture:
1. Say “thank you” often, and sincerely, face-to-face.
2. Publicly acknowledge hard work and initiative on the company bulletin board, in the newsletter, during meetings and at company social events.
3. Offer the option for arriving an hour late on Monday mornings or leaving an hour early on Friday afternoons when possible.
4. Give bonuses for meeting company financial goals (e.g. money, parties, a trip, etc.). Or, offer time off to an employee who has made a difference.
5. Acknowledge special events (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries of time employed, accomplishments, etc.) either through cards, company newsletters or meetings.
6. Administer quarterly reviews and encourage and/or require employees to provide a self-evaluation.
7. Take time to meet with employees one at a time.
8. Encourage a sense of ownership in work.
9. Involve employees in decisions, especially those that will directly affect them, and the quality progress of the company.
10. Encourage employees to participate in community service programs. Possibly provide incentives for their involvement.
By Priti Shah
From India, Pune
21. Say “thank you” often, and sincerely, face-to-face.
2. Publicly acknowledge hard work and initiative on the company bulletin board, in the newsletter, during meetings and at company social events.
3. Offer the option for arriving an hour late on Monday mornings or leaving an hour early on Friday afternoons when possible.
4. Give bonuses for meeting company financial goals (e.g. money, parties, a trip, etc.). Or, offer time off to an employee who has made a difference.
5. Acknowledge special events (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries of time employed, accomplishments, etc.) either through cards, company newsletters or meetings.
6. Administer quarterly reviews and encourage and/or require employees to provide a self-evaluation.
7. Take time to meet with employees one at a time.
8. Encourage a sense of ownership in work.
9. Involve employees in decisions, especially those that will directly affect them, and the quality progress of the company.
10. Encourage employees to participate in community service programs. Possibly provide incentives for their involvement.
By Priti Shah
From India, Pune
I have bosses who encourage all of the above and are doing this...yet the team-spirit is clearly lacking at manager's and lower levels. Most prefer to pull hte other down.
What can I do to pull this up? I would appreciate team-building activities suggestions that I can work out for the staff covering all levels.
Any ideas?
Just a brief - this is a group that is mainly into trading of household products. The employees are a mix of Chinese, Nigerians and Indians.
Cheers
Sandy
From Nigeria, Lagos
What can I do to pull this up? I would appreciate team-building activities suggestions that I can work out for the staff covering all levels.
Any ideas?
Just a brief - this is a group that is mainly into trading of household products. The employees are a mix of Chinese, Nigerians and Indians.
Cheers
Sandy
From Nigeria, Lagos
Am sure you are talking about adults and not kids who will not understand that why you want to hold team building exercises. What they need is subtle and not direct interventions. Try to tie them in buddies in similar assignments..give them space to loosen up with each other..'reward partner programs...make them feel that together they can multiply their strengths...one team building exercise will not suffice...cheers...
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