Looking for Resources for Building a Positive Work Culture?

by Jul 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of modern organizations, there’s a shared understanding of the paramount importance of fostering a positive work culture. It’s no secret that a supportive and uplifting culture doesn’t just make employees happy, but it’s also the key for driving productivity and achieving remarkable outcomes. However, measuring the intangible aspects of work culture can be challenging. 

To find out how you’re doing on your journey to build a positive and respectful work culture, take this 30-second assessment. You’ll get results that will give you an idea of where your culture stands. Plus, you’ll get 20+ brilliant resources with your results!

 

Building a Positive Culture

Our CEO, Catherine Mattice, has dedicated more than a decade of her life to one mission – building a community of thriving individuals, starting at the place they spend the majority of their time: the workplace. Since 2009, she has been sharing her wisdom on fostering positive cultures across the globe, and we’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek into her incredible journey through her speaker reel!

Aside from speaking on this crucial topic, we also offer other services to help you create a positive workplace. Now, you might be thinking, “Hey, our culture is pretty solid, and we’re experiencing growth.” But do you have a strategic plan in place? Are you effectively communicating with your team? Do you have a plan to sustain your amazing culture? Take a moment to read our case study here on how we helped one of our clients sustain their culture by delving into the perceptions of their workforce through a climate assessment.

 

Nurturing a Positive Work Culture

If you’ve been putting a lot of effort into creating a positive culture, that’s awesome! But here’s the thing: if someone on your team is showing bullying behaviors, then your hard work is moot. Luckily, we have a webinar coming up on July 19th, 10am PST on Workplace Bullies & Abrasive Leaders: Why They Act that Way and How to Make Them Stop.” This webinar is worth 1 SHRM PDC, so join us and gain a clear understanding and actionable tips for building a positive work culture through understanding and changing toxic behaviors!

Remember, a positive work culture is not built overnight; it requires continuous effort and shared commitment from leaders and employees alike. And you can always reach out to us to help you on your journey!

 

Written by: Jennifer Areola

Civility is the platform for organizational success—it is absolutely necessary for an organization to reach its goals. Download our Ebook on Seeking Civility to learn more on how to create a workplace free of bullying and abusive conduct.

 

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About Catherine Mattice

Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, an organizational development firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500’s to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is a TEDx speaker and an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 50+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” Her latest book is Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies (Wiley),

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