
So where is this going? Let’s talk about corporate culture. In
my opinion, the culture of any organization is a big puzzle and each employee
is a puzzle piece.
Culture is about shared values, attitudes and beliefs that
define the nature of an organization and characterize its members. In some
companies, the culture is determined by management through defined standards
and expectations. In other companies, the culture evolves from the collective
traits of everyone who works there. The culture of an organization is what holds
things together. An employee who doesn’t “fit” the culture is a puzzle piece
that doesn’t fit and that’s not a good thing. Why? It creates friction, negativity,
frustration and can totally disrupt the working environment. It somehow becomes
the focal point of the day; sidetracking people from achieving their shared
goals. If a piece doesn’t fit, you can’t force it. When employees are a good fit with the culture, good
things happen. People work better together, attitudes are better, people enjoy
their jobs more and there is a true sense of team. That is why hiring is such
an important function in a company. It’s not just about hiring the first person
who comes along or the one who looks best on paper. It’s about the fit. Like
they say, it’s a process not an event, but when an employee fits the culture puzzle
you know it and the rewards are many.
This is top of mind for me because we just added a person to
our roster and she fits - perfectly. It’s exciting, positive and there’s a new
energy in the office; an energy that will keep us moving forward; continuing to
challenge ourselves to do better. It’s a beautiful thing.
Posted by MJ Thomas
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