Employees are the Bottom Line
Dec 4th, 2010 by Laura MacDonald's Blog
As we have learned from both our O.B. and Comm101 classes, the presence of a strong corporate culture can definitely be an asset to a company. Employees who feel valued and enjoy working for the company will be more motivated to perform to the best of their abilities. Meaning that intrinsic motivation often trumps extrinsic. But how do companies create a positive work environment that can foster this type of employee sentiment?
1. Parties! (or any other types of fun bonding)
In a recent article in the Vancouver Sun, one business manager stated, “People still want to go out and still want to celebrate, because in harder times where people are giving more of themselves in order to support the company, it’s actually more important that they recognize the value of those employees”. This quotation explains it all. Parties and other social events are a great time for employees to deepen the connections that they have with their co-workers. Especially during periods when the company might be suffering financially, it is imperative that management organizes events that can facilitate cheer and a sense of camaraderie amongst their employees.
Companies who sponsor huge sporting events like FIFA or the Olympic Games often notice an increase in their employees’ levels of commitment to the company and their general satisfaction with their job. In fact, my dad commented that when his firm decided to support the 2010 Winter Olympics, all the employees felt so excited and proud to be involved with this international event. Supporting the Olympics seemed to actually improve the productivity of my dad and his colleagues.
There are various methods by which an organization can create a positive work environment. This goal should be of the utmost importance to the top executives of any given company. Without the employees, an organization would not be able to function properly. Basically, employees are the bottom line.
Check out:
http://www.vancouversun.com/Holiday+parties+making+modest+comeback+economy+recovers/3928356/story.html