Steward a New Safe Work Culture

Waking up next to the home office, not worrying about traffic, having that favourite giant plush toy nearby, or a pet that shows unconditional love during office hours helped improve the mental health of many employees while working remotely.

Although recent calls for a return to office have been welcomed by some, others are concerned or even angry. The lack of clear explanations as to the real reasons for the return to office opens the door to resistance by employees and unions. In addition to effectively communicating in-person working arrangements, preparing employees for the new work culture is an important process to support their mental well-being.

The emerging needs and priorities in the post-pandemic world have impacted work culture and will of course continue to influence policies and processes across all sectors of the economy. Organizations that steadfastly adhere to directive leadership will eventually experience the inverse consequences of their well-intentioned strategies in the post-pandemic world, which exhibits higher levels of mental health issues. It is important to create opportunities for conversations on sustaining a safe work culture.

Here are some key questions: • What are the most effective ways to align employee and organizational priorities in the new wave of return-to-office? • How are managers and leaders building their skills that continually respond to changing work habits? • What helps managers and employees realign their purpose in value creation in this new phase of work?

On this long road to success, align your organization to build a more responsive culture. You may want to explore more innovative and efficient strategies and actions to compete in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Well-Being Stewardship

Adopt a stewardship approach to accelerate change that ensures the well-being of individuals in the organization.

Concerted Effort

Work together to create a supportive work environment that aligns with organizational and employee values.

Inquire and Reflect

Encourage self/group inquiry and reflection to build on strategies to re-engage your teams in the office in meaningful and purposeful ways.

Cultivate Thoughtful Ecosystem

Take on new perspectives and nurture a thoughtful ecosystem that better understands its employees and creates a systematic approach to curating an authentic work experience. Learn more about creating thoughtful ecosystems at: https://www.ideas2centre.com/coaching/

Each sector plays a complementary role in prioritizing a safe work culture, as we have witnessed during the pandemic shockwave. To build on this integrated social protection response, your organization must make a business case to improve the quality of the day-to-day experiences of your employees and stakeholders. Contact IDEAS2Centre to explore ways to transform your organization’s work ecosystem into one that harmonizes value creation.

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