Three areas in which to develop employees' sense of connection with the company

A working environment must motivate employees to give of their best. A major part of their motivation consists in a feeling of connection with the company, accordance with its policies and culture, and good relationships with colleagues. This article will look at how you can gradually make employees feel a connection to the company in three basic areas.

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Working environment

According to HR Zone, the working environment and its design is crucial. The physical layout and overall appearance of the workplace can either support separation of individual employees or, on the contrary, provide a feeling of togetherness and motivate people to improve their performance. Give employees a chance to meet outside the office and offer them various types of setting where they can spend time together. Support shared activities, unrelated to work, at the workplace and do not strictly separate individual offices and teams from one another.

Building relationships

Building relationships between employees requires time and long-term effort by the HR department. The basis for successful cooperation of all employees is a well set-up internal system of communication and a company culture supporting diversity and individual talent, as well as a sense of togetherness during work on common projects. Strive to create an atmosphere in which everybody feels secure, is not afraid to express their opinion, where creativity and initiatives are welcome, and there is no gossip or behind-the-scenes political or office wars going on.

Identity creation

For all the employees to feel at one with the company and able to join together in common work, you must first clearly define the identity of the company. If it is not defined, or you do not promote the definition in any way, something must change. Promotion of your company and its brand should aim not only outwards, but also internally towards employees. Set up a motto for your company, define its main priorities and present these concepts both in theory and in practice to employees so they can feel a connection with the identity of your company.

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Article source HR Zone - British website focused on HR
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