Company culture guide

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The Definitive Guide to Company Culture
	 1 Introduction
	 3 What Is Company Culture?
	 7 How Company Culture Helps Achieve Business Goals
	 9 Types of Company Culture
	 13 Who’s Responsible for Company Culture?
	 19 Four Key Findings from the BambooHR Culture Survey
	 24 Strategic Steps to Improve Your Company Culture
	 26 Know Where You’re Going
	 27 Find People Who Fit
	 28 Help New Employees Fit In
	 29 Set the Right Example
	 30 Integrate Your Values into Everyday Activities
	 31 Give Rewards and Recognition
	 33 Keep Up with Changes
	 34 Pick the Right Perks
	 35 Foster More Feedback
	 36 Monitor Key Metrics
	 38 Fix What’s Broken
	 39 Give Culture Constant Attention
			 Importance of a Vibrant Company Culture as Key to Success and Competitive Advantage.
			 CEO's Statement on the Importance of a Positive Workplace Environment
			 Mutual Benefits of Employee Well-Being and Organizational Success.
			 BambooHR Core Value: Promoting Work-Life Balance for Enhanced Employee Well-being and Productivity.
			 Purpose of the Ebook: Sharing Knowledge on Establishing and Improving Company Culture.
			 Disclaimer Against Direct Imitation of Cultural Practices.
			 Guidance on Developing and Maintaining Organizational Culture.
			 Insights from Culture Survey of Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses.
			 Introduction to the Ebook's Content and Purpose !
			 Survey Methodology and Demographics for 2019 BambooHR Culture Survey.
	 What Is Company Culture?
		 94 Survey Results Highlighting Importance of Company Culture to Organizational Success.
		 Definition of Company Culture as Organizational Personality.
		 Definition and Components of Company Culture.
		 Significance of Company Culture in Organizational Success According to 2019 BambooHR Survey.
		 Examples of Company Culture
			 Introduction to Cultural Elements in the Workplace :
				 - Work Assignment Distribution Practices
				 - Opportunities for Advancement Provision
				 - Employee Collaboration Preferences
				 - Dress Code Policy: Acceptability and Degree of Casual Attire
				 - Lunchroom Conversation Guidelines
				 - Pressure to Work When Sick
				 - Birthday Celebration Policy
				 - Interdepartmental and Team Relations
				 - Executive Face Time Access
				 - Continuation of Company Culture Elements
			 Understanding the Flexibility in Shaping Company Culture.
			 Introduction to Defining and Distinguishing Company Culture.
			 Misconceptions About Company Culture and Superficial Perks.
			 Importance of Aligning Company Culture with Organizational Values and Goals.
		 No Two Cultures Are Alike
			 Unique Composition of Company Culture Factors.
			 Inherent Development of Organizational Culture.
			 The Importance of Guiding and Structuring Company Culture.
			 Warning Against Disconnect Between Defined and Actual Company Culture.
		 Subcultures
			 Formation and Characteristics of Organizational Subcultures.
			 Neutrality of Subcultures and Varied Loyalty of Members.
		 Culture and Reputation
			 Impact of Company Culture on Reputation and Talent Acquisition.
			 Impact of Strong Culture on Key Business Metrics.
	 How Company Culture Helps Achieve Business Goals
		 Importance of Strong Company Culture on Organizational Success.
		 87 Survey Results: 87% of Respondents Affirm Positive Impact of Company Culture on Business Goals.
		 Employee Job Satisfaction and Workplace Improvement Benefits.
		 Importance of Maintaining Strong Company Culture as a Business Strategy.
		 Benefits of Maintaining a Strong Company Culture
	 Types of Company Culture
	 Importance of Organizational Culture in Achieving Business Success
		 Reference to Cultural Differences Using "The Wizard of Oz" Analogy
		 Uniqueness of Company Culture Compared to Different Lands' Cultures.
	 Importance of Developing Tailored Strategies Based on Unique Company Culture.
		 Defining Your Company Culture
			 Importance of Identifying Organizational Culture Types.
			 Introduction to Eight Distinct Culture Styles Identified by HBR :
				 1. Caring, Collaborative, and Supportive Culture Style
				 2. Purposeful, Idealistic, and Altruistic Values
				 3. Learning, Inventive, and Innovative
				 4. Enjoyable, Fun, and Stimulating Environment
				 5. Results-Oriented, Achievement-Driven, and Winning-Focused
				 6. Authoritative, Competitive, and Controlling Traits
				 7. Safe, Predictable, and Risk-Averse Characteristics
				 8. Orderly, Methodical, and Cooperative Leadership Style
			 Reference to Organizational Style Combinations and Variability.
			 Comparison of Organizational Styles and Their Impact on Company Culture.
		 Finding and Using Your Data
			 Introduction to Methods for Identifying Organizational Cultural Styles :
				 - Gathering Employee Feedback Through Surveys and Performance Reviews.
				 - Behavioral Observation of Employees.
				 - Analysis of Undertaken or Avoided Culture Initiatives in Relation to Organizational Values and Goals.
				 - Financial Support Analysis for Culture Initiatives.
				 - Evaluation of Cultural Initiatives' Success or Failure.
			 Determining Critical Organizational Styles and Addressing Innovation Constraints.
		 What a Great Company Culture Looks Like
		 Learning from Examples to Develop and Maintain Company Culture.
		 Key Characteristic of Great Organizational Culture: Valuing Employee Well-being
		 Core Belief in Employee Welfare: Simple Yet Complex.
		 Introduction to Common Characteristics of Great Company Cultures :
			 - Encouraging Diversity in Organizational Culture.
			 - Helping New Hires Feel Welcome Through Comprehensive Onboarding.
			 - Engaging Employees Through Learning Opportunities and Career Paths.
			 - Including Everyone: Ensuring Every Employee is Heard, Valued, and Respected.
			 - Recognizing and Rewarding Employee Contributions.
			 - Adapting to Industry and Workforce Changes for Employee Success.
		 Conclusion on the Benefits of Implementing Cultural Best Practices
	 Who’s Responsible for Company Culture?
		 Roles of Executives, Middle Managers, and Employees in Shaping Company Culture.
		 The Pivotal Role of HR Professionals in Shaping Company Culture.
		 Survey Results Highlighting HR's Role in Organizational Culture Creation.
			 Survey Insight: 38% Believe HR's Role in Organizational Culture Should Be Expanded.
			 38 Employee Survey Results on HR's Role in Company Culture Development.
		 Getting the Most from HR
			 Introduction to Methods HR Professionals Can Influence Company Culture :
				 - Defining and Adjusting Company Culture in Collaboration with Leaders
				 - Counseling Leaders on Culture Initiatives Aligned with Organizational Values and Goals
				 - Open Communication and Feedback to Enhance Company Culture
				 - Attracting and Selecting Job Candidates to Strengthen and Diversify Company Culture
				 - Incorporation of Company Culture into Onboarding and Daily Work Life
				 - Employee Behavior Recognition and Rewards for Supporting Company Culture
			 Ensuring HR's Role in Sustaining and Strengthening Company Culture.
			 Roles of Executives, Middle Managers, and Employees in Promoting Company Culture.
			 Survey Result: Percentage of Respondents Reporting No Culture-Related Operational Challenges
			 Operational Challenges Related to Culture: 36% Report Most or All ?
		 Executives
			 Executive Responsibility in Establishing and Sustaining Company Culture.
			 Executive Role in Exemplifying and Advocating Organizational Values.
			 Role of Executives in Shaping Company Culture Through Communication and Behavior.
			 Responsibility of C-Suite Executives to Strengthen Company Culture and Values.
		 Managers
			 Role of Middle Managers in Enhancing Communication of Company Culture and Values.
			 Role of Managers in Administering Culture Initiatives and Enhancing Employee Engagement.
			 Encouraging Open Communication and Trust in the Workplace.
			 Managerial Role in Exemplifying Company Culture and Values.
			 Managerial Challenges as Opportunities to Demonstrate Company Culture.
		 Employees
			 Employee Responsibility for Supporting Company Culture and Values.
			 Employee Attitude and its Impact on Company Culture.
			 Employee Feedback for Enhancing Company Culture.
			 91 Statistic on the Importance of Culture Fit over Experience or Skills in U.S. Managers' Perspective.
			 Employees' Awareness of Workplace Culture and Recognition of Cultural Misalignment.
			 Addressing Dissatisfied Employees to Prevent Cultural Damage.
				 Importance of Listening to and Utilizing Constructive Criticism from Dissatisfied Employees.
				 Importance of Consistency with Mission, Vision, and Values.
			 Employee Turnover Due to Cultural Misalignment and Its Organizational Benefits.
		 Better Together
			 The Importance of Collaboration in Promoting Company Culture.
			 Synergistic Collaboration for Enhanced Organizational Progress.
	 Four Key Findings from the Culture Survey by BambooHR
		 Introduction to Key Findings from Survey on Company Culture.
		 Recognition of HR's Contribution to Culture by Organizations Without Formal HR Staff.
		 Survey Results on the Role of HR in Organizations Without Formal HR Staff ?
		 Explanation of Informal HR Roles in Organizations Without Dedicated HR Staff.
		 Survey Results: Impact of HR Staff on Organizational Culture Supporting Business Goals :
			 - 72 Employee Satisfaction with Company Culture Based on Presence of HR Staff.
			 - 34 Employee Satisfaction Measurement in Organizations Without HR Staff.
		 Conclusion on the Impact of Lacking Formal HR Staff on Organizational Benefits.
		 Influence of Various Aspects on Company Culture.
		 Survey Results on Company Culture Characteristics and Their Impact :
			 "Highest Scores for 'Does Not Affect Culture' Characteristics" :
				 Minimal Impact of Characteristics on Company Culture According to Respondents.
			 Clarification of Survey Scope and Limitations.
			 Implications of Comparative Analysis for Organizational Culture Priorities.
		 Encouragement of Risk-Taking in Organizational Culture.
			 Low Encouragement of Risk-Taking as a Missed Opportunity for Company Culture.
			 Correlation Between Risk-Taking Promotion and Positive Company Culture.
			 Employee Satisfaction in Low Risk-Taking Corporate Cultures: 53% Approval.
			 The Value of Risk-Taking in Enhancing Organizational Culture and Innovation
			 Key Factor in Employee Satisfaction.
		 Importance of Employee Satisfaction in a Competitive Job Market ?
		 Employee Satisfaction Survey Results: Ranking of Six Cultural Activities :
			 Emphasizing the Importance of Employee Recognition and Rewards !
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	 Strategic Steps to Improve Your Company Culture
		 Quote by Andrew Mason on Hiring and Empowerment
		 Introduction to Culture Improvement Steps.
		 Benefits of Investing in a Strong Company Culture.
		 Prioritizing Steps for Effective Cultural Improvement.
		 Know where you’re going.
			 Establishing and Reassessing Organizational Mission, Values, and Vision.
			 Foundation for Organizational Culture Development.
			 Establishing Mission, Values, and Vision for Organizational Culture.
			 Examples of Mission, Vision, and Values Statements :
				 1. Examples of Mission, Values, and Vision Statements from Leading Companies.
					 Mission Statement — Paypal
					 Values — Virgin Airlines :
					 Vision Statement — The Alzheimer’s Association
		 Find people who fit.
			 Average Cost-Per-Hire and Time to Fill a Position (SHRM Data).
			 High Turnover Rate: 33% of New Hires Quit Within 90 Days Due to Company Culture.
			 Hiring Strategy for Cultural Fit and Alignment with Organizational Values.
			 The Importance of Diversity in Hiring Practices.
			 Strategic Utilization of Organizational Vision, Values, and Culture for Hiring and Retention.
			 2. Statistic on Job Seekers' Preferences Related to Corporate Culture.
		 Help new employees fit in.
			 Importance of Company Culture Training in Onboarding New Hires.
			 Importance of Pre-First Day Gestures in New Hire Integration
			 Weekly Orientation Sessions for New Hires with Executive Team and Skill Development
			 Introduction to Methods for Integrating New Employees into Company Culture :
				 - Buddy System for New Employee Integration.
				 - Guidance on Communicating Company Culture to New Employees.
				 - Importance of New Employee Contributions and Role Significance.
			 Benefits of Thoughtful Onboarding Practices.
			 Promotion of BambooHR Onboarding Ebook for Company Culture Integration.
		 Set the right example.
			 Importance of Leaders Embodying and Promoting Organizational Values.
			 Examples of Leadership Behaviors to Foster Positive Organizational Culture :
			 Positive Impact of Exemplary Leadership on Company Culture.
			 Criteria for Selecting Leadership Candidates Based on Key Personality Traits :
				 1. Key Personality Traits for Leadership Roles
		 Integrate your values into everyday activities.
			 Importance of Integrating Organizational Values into Everyday Work.
			 Examples of Integrating Organizational Values into Daily Operations :
			 Reinforcing Values to Strengthen and Sustain Company Culture.
			 Promoting Daily Adherence to Organizational Values.
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				 Employee Rewards and Recognition Program.
				 Importance of Employee Recognition and Rewards for Job Satisfaction and Productivity.
				 Questioning Monetary Rewards as the Sole Form of Employee Recognition ?
				 Non-Monetary Employee Recognition Preferences and Effectiveness !
				 Introduction to Characteristics of Successful Rewards and Recognition Programs :
					 Inclusive Rewards and Recognition Eligibility and Promotion.
					 Timely Recognition for Outstanding Work.
					 Detailed and Specific Employee Recognition for Enhanced Motivation.
					 Importance of Visible Employee Recognition in Companywide Communications.
					 Appropriate and Balanced Employee Rewards.
					 Promotion of BambooHR Ebook for Rewards and Recognition Program Improvement.
		 51 Survey Results on Employee Incentive Program Value.
			 Adapting to Ongoing Changes.
				 Impact of Major Historical Events and Technological Advancements on the Business World.
				 Impact of Emerging Industries, Disruptive Processes, and Generational Shifts on Organizations.
				 Adapting Company Culture to Workforce Demographic Shifts.
				 Adapting Company Culture Through Timeless Principles and Flexibility.
				 Opportunities for Growth Amidst Organizational Change.
		 Pick the right perks.
			 The True Foundation of Company Culture: Mission, Vision, and Values.
			 Purpose of Selecting Perks to Reflect Company Principles and Enhance Work Culture.
			 Explanation of BambooHR's "Paid Paid Vacation" Perk and Its Impact on Employee Well-Being
			 Employee Preferences for Workplace Perks: Survey Results :
		 Foster more feedback.
			 Benefits of a Feedback-Encouraging Company Culture.
			 Introduction to Solutions for Common Feedback Issues :
			 Features to Consider When Comparing Performance Management Software :
			 Importance of Anonymous Employee Surveys for Cultural Insights and Decision Making.
		 Monitor key metrics.
			 Monitoring Progress on the Right Track.
			 Identifying Key Qualities for Measuring Organizational Culture: 10 Characteristics of Strong Cultures :
			 Evaluating Organizational Culture and Tracking Progress Over Time.
			 Importance of Feedback Surveys as Versatile and Valuable Tools.
			 Highlighting the Value of Specific Survey Types.
			 Benefits and Methodology of Pulse Surveys for Organizational Culture Analysis.
			 Periodic eNPS® Surveys for Employee Recommendation Insights.
			 Leader Observations for Assessing Workplace Culture Metrics :
				 - 360- Degree Assessments for Measuring Employee Adaptation to Culture Change.
				 - Professional Culture Assessments by Third-Party Companies for Enhanced Accuracy.
			 Addressing Cultural Shortcomings.
			 Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Company Culture Issues.
	 Articulate the Aspiration: Analyzing Current Cultural Issues and Defining Desired Culture :
		 - Leader Selection and Development Aligned with Target Culture.
		 - Emphasizing Change Through Organizational Cultural Conversations.
		 - Reinforcement of Desired Change Through Organizational Design.
		 Challenges and Solutions for Implementing Culture Changes.
	 Ongoing Cultural Maintenance.
	 Continuous Culture Maintenance and Regular Review.
	 Continuous Culture Improvement and Adaptation Strategy !
	 About BambooHR
		 Description of BambooHR's All-in-One HR Software Benefits for Small and Medium Businesses.
		 Contact and Social Media Information.

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