by David Pinto
There are many good reasons to have a global culture at work. Creating a support system for your employees when they're going through hard times is one of them. Work cultures that don't have a strong foundation can't last on their own, so they need constant attention and support from everyone in the company.
So, what's Culture?
The way people act and think in a certain social, ethnic, or age group try to think the youth culture; the rock n' roll culture etc. Culture is shown in the way people in that group act and behave. Traditions, assumptions, values, and beliefs all play a role in how people act and behave.
But most importantly, culture is how individuals see themselves in a group
Keeping a global company culture so everyone can do their best work.
When a company wants to keep or grow its global reach, there are a lot of things to think about (especially in the wake of a global pandemic). In the short term, things like organizational culture and the employee experience may not seem important, but in the long run, they can have a big impact on many people
Any company with a global presence must keep its mission and vision, but what about company culture and the value proposition for employees? What are some of the things that keep your culture strong around the world? When you have a global workforce, it's very important that everyone is on the same page.
Leadership is in charge of capturing and putting into practice the essence of the company's values, traditions, assumptions, and beliefs in order to keep the company's culture and employee experience strong. Cultural factors play a big role in how managers and employees who do the real work of taking care of customers think and act.
When employees know what they are supposed to do, have the right tools, and are properly trained to do their jobs, they do a great job. Giving money to people who do good things leads to better things. What's more, a sense of engagement leads to a better employee experience, which can have a direct effect on productivity and retention.
In order for the global company culture to change, executives, managers, and supervisors must take deliberate and thoughtful steps to change the way they act, think, and communicate. Let's face it: It's true: It can be hard to keep track of your organization's culture when it has a global reach. Start working on your employee value proposition (EVP) as soon as possible, talk a lot, and make sure each new hire knows what your workplace is like before they start working there.
A company’s culture and company values are the keys to its success. When a company has a global corporate culture, its employees will be more productive and get better results. This means that the company will save money by getting better business results while creating an attractive workplace where employees enjoy coming to work every day. Positive relationships and mutual trust in the organization will ensure the company is successful.
Keeping small groups
As a leader, you can't make a global organization happen on your own. Find a few leaders who are very effective and influential, are fully immersed in the vision, and have a strong desire to keep the culture going for a long time. Your "game changers" are on this team. You can start a brand ambassador program for these people. They will spread your culture around the world through their own actions and dedication. Finally, give your ambassadors the freedom to talk to their coworkers, and employee engagement is sure to go up.
Middle Managers are critical to the company's culture and the company's success. These managers frequently supervise the work of other employees and assist them in adhering to company procedures and business goals. They also assist in the supervision and training of new employees.
This ensures that the company's culture remains strong even with new hires. They ensure that all employees have the same shared purpose and despite different working styles or a large number of remote team the global business is strong and effective.
Honouring local cultural traditions
If you don't pay attention to the unique characteristics that already exist in a certain area, you won't be able to be successful. The language used, how meetings are run, and other cultural differences can be part of this. Your brand ambassadors have a lot of cultural knowledge that you can use to talk about, lay out, and communicate these cultural differences across the company. Celebrate holidays and pay attention to smaller groups, like the military and veterans who work at your company for example. This leads to a more inclusive work experience for everyone.
It's even more important now that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace has become important in fostering a positive employee experience and retaining the best people in the business.
When two cultures get closer together, it doesn't just happen by itself.
It's important for a global company to be able to communicate these seven pillars:
1. Communication
Success comes from having a noble goal and having faith in a cause. Why are we here? What is our "noble goal," and what is our "cause?" And you start to see where you're going around the world.
2. Coaching
Find out what it takes to make sure that learning opportunities and experiences for staff mentoring, mentor-coaching, and reflective supervision are coordinated and effective.
3. Training
In order to make sure that learning and growth opportunities are available in all parts of the country and at all levels of the company, you can make a learning and development initiative that is owned by the company. Map out your career path, set KPIs, and hold your boss accountable for your staff's development.
4. Relationships
Working for a global company gives you the chance to build friendships outside of your own country. Management's ability to encourage and reward employees for making new friends outside of their comfort zone is the first step in making staff more likely to do this.
5. Responsibility
Create an environment where your employees aren't just there to work for you; they're actively involved in making your company a better place to work. This will make them feel proud of their work. To move things forward, everyone on the team should share their thoughts and ideas. This dynamic, when it's combined with a flexible work environment and the chance for a better job, leads to new ideas.
6. Recognition
Peer-to-peer recognition can be done in a global setting with the help of online platforms and internal reward programs. Executive staff members have the job of praising the best workers. Make sure everyone in the company is on the same page by having all-in meetings. This way, everyone can recognize team members who go above and beyond.
7. Feedback
Customers decide how to run a business. Businesses won't last if people don't like them. It's your EVP and culture that make employees who do the real work of serving customers act the way they do.
