When we hear the phrase “workplace culture”, many of us think of ping pong tables, work socials and a great coffee machine in the office. Or maybe you think it’s just another HR buzzword. Whilst these things are lovely and do work towards a great workplace culture. What is it really about?
Let’s get one thing straight about what workplace culture is NOT. It is NOT about Converse shoes and nice coffee. It’s not about everyone looking the same or having the same personality. Nor is it about everyone being the same age and liking the same music.
Workplace culture really is about compatibility, leadership styles and your own personal values. If a company’s mission and values match yours, then what better place to spend most of your day at? Your work is contributing to the bigger picture…which YOU BELIEVE IN!
Workplace culture really is a feature of work that is measurable and tangible. As humans, we crave social interaction, we crave communication with people on the same wavelength as us. We long for acceptance in the world.
When it comes to the working world, there’s nothing worse than working in a business, where you just do not fit in. We’ve heard it so many times from managers, “He/She just didn’t fit in” or “Unfortunately, they didn’t fit in with the ethos and values of the company”. If you don’t fit in, people will notice it, as will you.
If you work in a place that matches your values and behaviours, science shows that you are more productive, more engaged. This leads to greater work satisfaction. With satisfaction comes longevity. You could be working for this company for years to come and progress to more senior roles. You will be happy. So yes, culture fit is important in the workplace. It defines a business and defines the people who work there. It also determines how happy employees are in the business. So be sure to take time to think about what kind of company you want to work at.
This is what we take into account at SwipSearch. Our five minute assessment on your workplace values, ensures that we match you with jobs based not just on your skills and experience, but also on your values. Everyone deserves to work at a company that they love, so sign up today to try our app and see what amazing companies we can match you with.
Want to know more? Have a look at this research paper hosted by Core for more information.
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