Despite all the news about organizations forcing their employees to return to the office, remote working isn’t going away. As such, executives are starting to realize they need to support a hybrid or fully remote staff.
One of the key ways to do that is to build a strong work culture. Here are three ways to foster a great culture.
1. Build trust
Trust is a two-way street. Executives need to trust their employees are actually working, and employees need to trust their company won’t fire them. As an employee, be transparent with where you are in the world. As an employer, have confidence that workers want to be honest and good people.
2. Output-based management
Rather than focus on how many hours their employees are sitting in front of a computer, employers should focus on the results. A senior employee will probably need less time to accomplish things than a junior one, and they should be allowed to work at their own pace.
What matters is the work is completed on schedule and is of good enough quality, not the amount of time it took to produce it.
3. Constant adaptation
During this period of work adaptation, both employer and employee need to collaborate toward common goals and lifestyle. Maintaining open communication, authenticity, and kindness will help define and refine a strong working relationship.
The takeaway
These days, organizations aren’t just about the buildings they’re in. It’s all about the culture they represent, the dreams they share, and the impact they make in their community.