By: Kasia Naessens
Our world is dominated by competition and who can be the best. But sometimes working to achieve it can be more demeaning, especially to the employees doing all the work. So how can we make company culture wonderful regardless of the position we hold?
1. Friendly, open-minded atmosphere
It doesn’t matter who you are or what your job is, always be friendly to clients and your co-workers. Greet them with a smile, hold the door for them and offer to be a resource. Working in an environment where co-workers are friendly and open-minded makes it feel comfortable and safe.
2. Inclusivity
Everyone has different appearances, styles, personalities and interests. Welcome those who are different than you. Be diverse. Get different opinions, beliefs and morals to see all sides of things. It makes a difference when everyone feels accepted.
3. Respect
There is a saying that goes, “respect is earned, not given.” I disagree with this. Respect everyone. In a world where hatred is so strong, be the bigger person and give others the time of day. We are all human, so respect those below you, above you and at your level. Respect those of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations.
4. Honesty
Never get in the habit of lying. Always be honest with yourself and your fellow colleagues. Say things kindly and be respectful when giving your input. Remember, honesty is the best policy and lying will only make a situation worse.
5. Creative
Give a workspace the ability to be innovative. Let the creative juices flow to see the best results in yourself and others. The best ideas tend to come from the most abstract ones. The creativity goes hand-in-hand with the open-minded atmosphere.
It doesn’t stop here. There are plenty of other ways your workspace can be a more inviting place for you and your colleagues. Let it grow and create a culture everyone wants to be a part of.