{"id":2329,"date":"2019-04-03T18:11:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T18:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2329\/happiness-in-the-workplace-how-to-build-a-great-company-culture"},"modified":"2019-04-24T19:56:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T19:56:02","slug":"happiness-in-the-workplace-how-to-build-a-great-company-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2329\/happiness-in-the-workplace-how-to-build-a-great-company-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness in the Workplace: How to Build a Great Company Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disengaged employees cost businesses up to $550 billion<\/a> in lost productivity every year. This kind of statistic is enough to make any employer sit up and take notice.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of the reasons business leaders and HR managers want to improve employee engagement. Engagement is tied to productivity. It can also affect turnover and even employee happiness.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been brainstorming ways to boost productivity for your business, there may be one component you\u2019re overlooking. Have you looked at the work environment lately?<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not talking about office cubicles and indoor plants either. It\u2019s no secret that every workplace has a culture, and that impacts your employees. A business with a great company culture usually has happier, more engaged employees.<\/p>\n

If you think company culture might be at the root of productivity issues, there\u2019s good news. There are many different ways you can build company culture in a more positive direction. Our guide will help you get started.<\/p>\n

Understand the Impacts of Culture<\/h2>\n

Before you overhaul company culture, be sure you understand the effect it has on workers. This informational article<\/a> goes over the importance of organizational culture in detail.<\/p>\n

The takeaway is that a positive corporate culture motivates and engages people. A negative culture, by contrast, tends to make people less happy and less productive.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fairly common sense if you think about it. Would you prefer an employer who encourages you to keep learning or one who tells you not to ask questions? What about a supportive team that helps each other achieve more or one where co-workers belittle each other?<\/p>\n

Chances are you\u2019d pick the employer who encourages learning and a supportive team. Most of your employees would, too.<\/p>\n

Assess Current Company Culture<\/h2>\n

Before you start making changes, assess the culture that currently exists.<\/p>\n

During this exercise, you should identify:<\/p>\n