Sometimes in business, you have to get to the heart of things to really make a difference in rejuvenating your company or firm. By this, we mean you must identify and heal the very business heart itself, which refers to its vital structures like company culture, morale, and, of course, people themselves. These components are so important, and that’s why SRQ Business Alliance wants to explore some possible adjustments that foster growth in all facets of company culture.
Empowerment & Inclusion
Many people feel left out in the American business environment nowadays, and not just the unemployed. Employees may feel disenfranchised, excluded, or marginalized, which are the kind of problems that ultimately hinder performance. It’s incumbent upon business owners to a) always know your team, b) discover what makes them feel excluded, and c) find ways to empower them so that they trust you and will work harder for you.
The Need for Clear & Effective Policies
Poorly written policies and Standard Operating Procedures will not only leave your business vulnerable to legal trouble, but they will also damage morale and company culture. We can scarcely think of anything worse than disputes between employees and ownership that arise from murky or confusing policies.
Always Stress Good Communication
This builds on the last bullet very well since your policies and procedures are a significant means of communication. Another way to accomplish solid communication is to host team meetings every so often.
CAVEAT: There is an important balance when it comes to meeting frequency; too many or too few can render them ineffective. Also, not every aspect of communication lends itself to a group discussion. Be sure that supervisors, managers, and ownership never neglect face-to-face communication with subordinates.
Resources & Technology
Don’t forget about your business’ physical resources as well. It’s amazing how often frustrations emanate from very simple problems like dirty restrooms or inadequate drinking fountains and break rooms. Everybody on your team has physical needs even if they aren’t willing to voice a complaint. This also involves technological resources. Many otherwise good workers experience severe frustration over dysfunctional web connections or broken printers/copiers. Yes, it’s the little things that count a lot in business environments.
We hope you found these suggestions helpful. There are many ways to enhance company culture and morale for the good of work output. These should lead you in the right direction of taking care of internal business needs, thereby improving performance from the inside out.
SRQ Business Alliance works diligently to foster business cooperation, networking, and alliances. If you’re in the Sarasota area, don’t forget to check out one of our networking events like this one on March 3rd. It’s a great opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial sphere of influence. For more information on this, feel free to call us at (800) 807-4079.