Whether you’re on the list or not, you can actually be one of the best places to work. It takes more than just a ping pong table in the common area and food truck Fridays. While those may be fun added perks for your employees, the real way to become one of the best companies to work for is to start from the ground up.
When companies are aligned with their purpose and values and it flows into the rest of the workforce, employees feel more engaged and excited about work. Employees must understand and connect to the purpose and values of your organization.
Company culture begins with your purpose and values. It’s not enough to simply communicate these beliefs, you must lead by example. Everything must align in order for employees to feel connected to the work your organization is doing.
Hiring employees who align with what your company stands for is essential to the greater success of your business. Focus on hiring people whom you respect, admire, and can drive your company forward. Ensure your employees align with the culture you want to foster. When you hire people that align with your company and whom you respect, you can trust them to manage their own time and effectively do their job.
It’s not only important to hire the right people for the company, but it is also important that their roles are aligned with their interests and strengths. When an employee’s role and responsibilities align with their strengths and interests, they feel like they are providing purpose to the organization.
Lastly, give your employees the opportunity to grow within the company. This happens when you give your employees ample opportunity to be inspired and explore what else they may be good at. Inspiration and opportunity drives employee engagement.
In order to become one of the best organizations to work for, your entire company needs to be aligned with your organization’s purpose. When your team and your organization are aligned in purpose, you will see success.
At Culture Works, we believe organizational success comes when your purpose, people, and processes are aligned. We offer Talent, HR, and Culture Assessments to begin the process of operationalizing your company culture. Contact us today to learn more.