Company culture develops over time, but when
established, it can boost employee morale and productivity. Company culture is
shaped by a number of things including the brand being sold to consumers.
However, in today’s fast-paced, technologically rich business environment, it
is often difficult establishing a culture that promotes business growth.
One of the main factors in establishing company
culture is related to the workplace.
Conventional formats rely on traditional office space that requires businesses to pay rent on top of the
amenities that go with managing an office, but these offices cannot always
provide the support needed for team culture. However, there are other options
in the office space industry that can help your team achieve the cohesiveness
needed to establish a positive company culture.
Keep reading to learn how you can establish a
corporate culture that works for your business.
Choosing
Space
Not that you cannot use the serviced office and
executive suite for team building, but other office spaces promote culture
simply by their organisation. Of the many different types of serviced offices,
the two that can really help promote company culture are the virtual
office and the co-working space. Because these office formats are a little more
fluid, businesses might find that they can think outside of the box when it
comes to activities related to building company culture. Furthermore, these two
formats move businesses out of the traditional confines of the formal office.
The virtual office is simply a remote-working
format that allows businesses to lease the use of meeting and conference rooms,
in addition to the traditional office amenities at low cost. For businesses
trying to establish a positive company culture, this format works because it
allows you to take your business wherever you go. In terms of company culture,
this format is conducive to planning events where businesses can be done as a
part of team building activities.
The co-working office, while similar in concept,
offers businesses the use of desk space, in addition to the same amenities
found in the virtual office. The great thing about co-working spaces is that
they often come with the opportunity to network and form collaborations. Billed
as a place for the start-up, these enclaves are almost communities themselves.
In fact, one of the main focuses of the co-working concept is to build
community, which can aid your business in building its own culture.
Review
Your Mission
Every business, regardless of industry, has a
mission. Your mission simply dictates the purpose of your company and any goals
it is trying to achieve outside sales. In developing company culture, think about
various strategies in developing these goals, and this should be completed with
team members. Every so often, meet to revisit these strategies and to make sure
everyone is on the same page. Use your conference and meeting room capabilities
to draw everyone into the same discussion surrounding company strategic goals.
Connect
Socially
Mix business with pleasure. Get to know your
co-workers on a more personal level and do more than just a happy hour.
Retreats, breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings, and even workshops all provide
your company with the chance to form the type
of cohesiveness that defines culture. With co-working spaces, the
leases usually include social activities designed to engender participation in
the type of team building that defines company culture.
Building A
Culture For Everyone
Company culture can be established in other ways.
However, by finding office space that forces employees to engage one another,
you have established a foundation for team building. Other activities that are
a part of establishing culture like strategizing and socialising help you and
your team create a culture around company goals.
