{"id":24518,"date":"2022-12-29T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T08:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=24518"},"modified":"2022-12-29T18:49:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T18:49:33","slug":"build-company-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/business-core-values\/build-company-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Build Company Culture at a Startup","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you creating a startup? Perhaps you\u2019re interested in fostering a company culture that will support and build creativity plus reduce burnout? Well, work culture is important for multiple reasons: one of the most practical is that reduced employee turnover is ultimately more profitable as less time and resources are shifted towards onboarding and can instead be invested in continuous employee training and product development. <\/p>
Another reason is that, for those of us working in a full-time role, work tends to be the place we spend most of our waking hours. So having a positive culture contributes to an overall improvement in quality of life, and who doesn\u2019t want that! However, how do you grow the culture at your startup? You\u2019ll find a few ways to build your company culture below. <\/p>
It is critical that employers and management teams consider and prioritize employee wellness. Not only does this stave off burnout, but it also fosters an environment in which people can engage in self-care and better contribute to their teams. During the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been working remotely<\/a> at higher rates than ever before, and wellness has become even more critical.<\/p> Startups need to encourage employees to continue prioritizing wellness, whether through office-sponsored virtual happy hours or providing resources and encouragement to maintain a healthy lifestyle<\/a> by getting active when working from home. Wellness matters, so find creative options for promoting activity and healthy habits among your staff.<\/p> A huge part of creating a positive company culture has to do with the way teams are built and supported. Having clear roles, open lines of communication, and effective systems in place for hiring, training, and supporting staff all play a significant role in creating an environment in which employees feel valued and heard.<\/p> A solid human resources department can make all the difference in both constructing a work culture that is positive and supportive and bringing in new staff who contribute to teams in a favorable way. Using a workforce HRIS<\/a> aids in the organization and effectiveness of a human resources program. This department of your startup plays such a significant role, so don\u2019t skimp on the planning or investing of a human resources program.<\/p>#2. Invest in Human Resources<\/strong><\/h2>