The Importance of Company Culture

Does company culture happen naturally?

Or is it something that is created intentionally?

Every company has a culture. Some have created the culture intentionally, while other companies just let it happen. But even without intentionally designing the culture of your company, the way employees, executives, and clients interact with each other all shape the culture of your company.

Toxic. Hostile. Unforgiving. Micromanaged. Stressful. We’ve all had or know people who’ve had jobs that fit these descriptions. In fact, a 2022 survey from FlexJobs showed that 62% of respondents cited a toxic culture as the #1 reason they quit their jobs in early 2022. 62 percent! Low salary, poor management, and lack of work-life balance followed close behind.

These numbers show that it’s vital to have a great culture if you want to hire and retain great employees.

Collaborative. Engaging. Transparent. Supportive. Inclusive. Workplaces with these descriptors are much more likely to have great employees that want to stick around, which ultimately improves the bottom line of the company. It’s amazing how much employees can accomplish when they look forward to coming in to work each day instead of dreading it!

So what if your company’s culture was not set intentionally and it’s not a great place to work? It’s not too late! Company culture can also be transformed by focusing on the top and setting the standard for everyone else.

A C-suite or manager retreat with Mintaka is the perfect way to jumpstart the culture transformation at your company. In a few days in the wilderness, you’ll learn vital skills in leadership, change management, communication, and more. Sound interesting? Schedule a call with us to discuss what Mintaka could do for your company!