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Writer's pictureAthina Iliadis

Unlock the Magic: Culture, Values, & the Secret Sauce!


Corporate Culture vs Core Values


 

Here's a fun fact for you:

 

Work Culture and Company Core Values are NOT the same thing.

You surprised? Let me break it down for you.

 


Core values are like the recipe, and work culture – well that's the secret sauce that makes your workplace good. Or NOT so good.

 

While core values lay the groundwork, it's the work culture that really shapes our day-to-day experiences. And get this - it even impacts how customers see us!

 

Think about it: Work culture is like the invisible force guiding your team every single day. It's so powerful that it can even sway customers' decisions to do business with you.

(Believe me, they're checking out those employee reviews on social media!)

 

Let me share a little story from my own HR journey. In one of my previous roles, I got a front-row seat to the impact of work culture. The company's core values looked great on paper, but the actual work culture? Well, let's just say it was TOXIC.

 

We're talking:

·      Leadership that was about as supportive as a house of cards

·      Lack of trust within the organization

·      A negative vibe throughout the office

 

Sure, we had some sweet perks and benefits, but with all that negativity? It was like putting a cherry on top of a mud pie.

 

This experience made me realize how essential a positive work culture is for job satisfaction and of course overall well-being. And it’s important that it doesn’t spill into your personal life. Even though I’m a very positive person, the negativity in the workplace got to me too. I would go home angry and upset and my younger son called me on it one day. He looked at me and said: Mom, why are you always mad? 😳

 

Now, let's talk data. According to Glassdoor, here are the top 10 elements of culture that employees care about most:

 

📌 Feeling respected

📌 Having supportive leadership

📌 Leaders' actions aligning with core values

📌 Managers who foster a positive work environment

📌 Witnessing ethical behaviour

📌 Benefits

📌 Perks and amenities

📌 Opportunities for learning and professional development

📌 Job security

📌 Frequency and quality of reorganizations

 

So, what's your take on these key elements of work culture?

How important are they in YOUR world?


I'd love to hear about your experiences, and I’d love to know what YOUR is!

Let's keep the conversation going and make our workplaces awesome!

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