On face value, it’s easy to assume that the bean bags, barista coffee, and a ping pong table signal a great place to work. And while those things can be fun, they’re not what truly makes people feel connected to their workplace.
We’ve been fortunate to work alongside some truly great organisations over the years—and there are a few things they all seem to get right. Here's what we've noticed 👇
💡 Ownership - Have clear direction; know where you are going, and how you will get there and communicate this effectively. Provide the tools to allow your staff to do their work and leave them to get on with it. Continue with plenty of informal feedback, whilst avoiding micro-managing.
💡 Career - Give people something meaningful to work on outside of their day-to-day work. Ideas on work practices and change processes (the way change is implemented) should be from the bottom up, not the top down. Encourage participation in projects outside of their usual role, should they have the capacity to do so.
💡 Environment - No one likes working in a cramped dark cold cupboard. Have plenty of natural light, provide places to relax and make these places feel like 'home'.
💡 Happiness - happiness keeps people motivated. Value each person; celebrating birthdays and festive events.
💡 Fantastic Managers - They genuinely care for their people. They don't refer to them as employees, workers, or staff, they always refer to their 'people'. Regardless of how busy they are with their own work, they are curious and engaged with their team members
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