What are the factors that help define/decode the work culture?
DV A healthy culture is shaped by a multitude of factors, including the personal ethos of the apex leader or founder, communication norms, organisational values, and employee behaviours. These elements interplay to create an environment where leaders and employees understand expectations, collaborate effectively, and feel a sense of belonging.
Can HR influence and drive the workplace culture? If so, how?
DV Absolutely, we play a key role in influencing and steering workplace culture. Foremost, by understanding what the business offers, an adept strategic HR practitioner can facilitate the crystallizing of the fundamental “why” behind the ‘what’ for organisations. Playing the role of a challenger and facilitator, once existing norms are dissected and the ideal state is uncovered, ensuring alignment to business strategy and commitment is gathered is the role of this function. Once the “why” is a...