Navigating your company’s culture is more important than it seems. While it’s understood that companies must hire candidates based on their experience and knowledge, it is becoming increasingly important to many employers to screen potential hires based on whether they are likely to fit in the company’s culture – and research has proven it’s worth it. Being cognizant of a company’s culture can benefit you in the following ways:
Feedback can sometimes be hard to swallow, especially when it contains suggestions for improvement. However, as leadership expert Ken Blanchard put it, “feedback is the breakfast of champions.” In some situations, it can be crucial to seek out others’ input on your performance in order to grow.
With a large portion of the work force still in a state of accomplishing more with fewer resources, job stress is ever on the rise. According to a recent Gallup poll, 80% of workers feel stress on the job; moreover, a study by Northwestern National Life reports that as much as 25% of the population consider their jobs to be their greatest stressor.
According to a recent survey, just 45% of Americans are happy with their jobs. One of the major reasons for dissatisfaction was lack of interest in their work. Most jobs have at least some degree of tedium involved, but keeping yourself engaged in what you’re doing will create a positive outcome for both you and your company.
The key to higher production and improved employee satisfaction is in working smarter, not longer.
While some managers have been reluctant to move to flexible work schedules, research demonstrates that it benefits both the employees and the organization. One study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based on a health survey completed by more than 3,000 workers, indicated that flexible schedules are related to improvement in attendance, job commitment, and health.
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