At Connor | Caitlin, we frequently discuss company culture
and how candidates can fit into a company. We know that if a candidate is not a
good culture fit, it will never work out in the long run for the candidate or
the business.
Merriam-Webster defines culture as “a way of thinking,
behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a
business).” In our blog about recruiting we discussed
being known as a great employer; company culture can make or break the appeal
of your company.
When thinking about the culture of your company, there are a
few key points to keep in mind. The first of these is defining and living out
the company vision and mission. It is important to be clear about what your
company expects inside and outside of the work place. Your employees represent
your company whether they are on the clock or not. However, if you do not
articulate the expectations you cannot hold employees up to them.
Secondly, communicate, communicate, communicate.
Communication is vital to success in anything, but if you want to create a
great company culture it is definitely essential. It is important to include
all levels of employees in conversations about culture and create an open,
friendly environment for conversations to take place.
Lastly, team building. When a company takes time to create
teams out of its employees, the company shows that it truly cares about the
employees and their work environment. Team building also allows employees to
come together and communicate expectations and goals.
If you have any questions about company culture, please
contact Connor | Caitlin.
www.connorcaitlin.com
