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Your workplace culture is one of the things that defines your business. It may seem like something that\u2019s completely organic. To some extent, it is<\/em>. But company culture is also something that you can shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explain why you should invest in improving your company culture and how you can accomplish it in as little as six months. Mo is an employee recognition platform designed to bring your people together. We help you celebrate the Moments that matter, making it easy to recognise success and drive engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Workplace Culture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Workplace culture is a way of describing the kind of environment and atmosphere your organisation offers. Workplace culture is made up of all of the values, belief systems, attitudes and assumptions shared by everyone in your workplace and can significantly influence the way your employees feel about working for your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Gallup<\/a>, culture is about \u201chow we do things around here\u201d. Your culture is the way that your people live your company\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A workplace culture might be made up of lots of little parts, but it can also be influenced as a whole \u2013 especially if you\u2019re willing to take a good look at what your culture is like. Being firm in your understanding of what your work culture currently is and what you\u2019d like it to be gives you an excellent foundation for creating the kind of workplace that attracts great people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is Workplace Culture Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A company\u2019s culture can be one of its strongest assets. A good culture not only encourages high performance<\/a> in your current staff, it also reduces the chances of them leaving. If you have a positive workplace culture, you\u2019re more likely to attract new talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people want to work in a place that has a \u2018good\u2019 culture and where they feel as though they\u2019ll fit in. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Recruitment.com found that 77% of people<\/a> consider a company\u2019s culture before taking a job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, what are the benefits of a good company culture?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Attract good people<\/strong>: A strong company culture acts as a differentiator, helping you attract the best people, and also attract and keep paying customers, and turn them into brand advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Decrease employee turnover<\/strong>: When your people love your company culture, get along with one another, and believe in the company\u2019s purpose and leadership, then you will see voluntary turnover drop significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a stronger sense of alignment<\/strong>: When your people all rally around the same culture and purpose, it creates a powerful sense of alignment and momentum. It means that every stakeholder \u2013 employees, customers, investors can all speak about your company in the same way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Increase employee engagement<\/strong>: A strong workplace culture can lead to higher levels of employee engagement because employees are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and belief in their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does a Healthy Workplace Culture Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While every company culture will be different, there are a few things that healthy ones have in common. You\u2019ll know your workplace culture is in a good state of health if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n