Workplace productivity driver 2 - Productive workplace culture

Positive workplace culture is about having good relationships between staff, teams, managers and owners and an environment that is motivating for staff and values their contribution.

Creating productive workplace cultures includes:

Treating people at all levels of the business well
All staff sharing the same goals and values
All employees having the chance to suggest how they could improve their part of the business
Rewarding participation and good ideas
Gathering feedback on staff attitudes and ideas for improvement

A positive work environment motivates people and helps them commit to their job and the business. People feel encouraged to 'go the extra mile'.

A supportive workplace culture has been associated with a variety of benefits for both employees and employers, including higher levels of effective commitment, lower intention to leave, higher levels of job satisfaction, lower levels of stress and less conflict between work and family responsibilities.

International employee surveys consistently rate good workplace culture as one of the top things people want from their jobs.

"We have developed a culture of respect, responsibility and earning opportunities to progress - people are everything in this business."
"Our staff aren't just our employees - they are valued as equal team members who contribute to the success of our business."