Lunch and Learn: Developing a positive workplace culture

Managing people can often feel complex or complicated but it doesn’t have to be.

In this Lunch and Learn, Erusi Mujay discusses the importance of having an effective and positive workplace culture, whether you employ people or have volunteers.

She also shares some practical steps you can take to develop a positive culture and elevate the experiences of your people, brand and business.

As a seasoned HR practitioner, Erusi speaks from her 15 years of experience, mostly in human resources. She is an independent HR consultant and works with SMEs on a variety of employee relations and employee experience matters.

She is also a professional career coach and is a co-founder of Curious about Coaching Ltd, which exists to generate positive awareness and knowledge about the transformative impact of effective coaching.

Topics covered in this session:

• An understanding of a positive workplace culture and its importance to your people and business

• The role of the business owner/leader in shaping workplace culture

• How to develop a positive workplace culture and let it inform how you manage your people

Erusi's key points from the webinar

Impact of leadership on workplace culture

• The importance of having an effective and positive workplace culture cannot be overstated

• The significance of culture is even greater than a business's strategy

• Values are the identity statement of a business and influence and guide employees, impacting the overall workplace culture

• A leader's role in setting the vision and values for the organisation is crucial in shaping workplace culture

• A leader's commitment to values encourages the commitment of others, leading to a positive workplace culture

• Encouraging feedback and involvement in problem-solving can improve workplace culture and employee satisfaction

Employee wellbeing and engagement in the workplace

• Employees thrive when they feel respected, treated fairly and trusted in the workplace

• Happy and engaged employees lead to increased productivity, improved quality of service and customer loyalty

• Recognition and reward are essential in building a positive workplace culture, regardless of employee levels and tenure

• Building trust with employees and providing opportunities for learning and development are key to developing a positive workplace culture

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