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“If you create a great place to work, great work takes place.”

Company culture is crucial to an organization’s success and is often referred to as the personality of an organization. Company culture is inclusive of values, attitudes, and standards. Company culture reflects what rules and direction the organization follows. Here are some measurable ways to consider company culture:

- How work assignments are handed out

- How advancement opportunities are provided

- Team collaboration

- The level of workplace stressors

- How different departments and team members get along

- How performance reviews are conducted

It is important for employers to take the steps needed to foster a positive company culture that aligns with the organization’s values and goals. Every company culture is different and specific to the workplace, industry, etc. Company culture is made up of the organization’s specific:

- Mission and values

- Leadership

- Goals

- Obstacles

- Industry

- Marketplace position

Company culture determines your organization’s reputation internally and externally. A stronger company culture helps to also improve key business metrics.