In today’s employment landscape, ‘company culture’ is a frequently used buzzword that commonly gets thrown around about employee engagement and experience. 

While a positive company culture can be subjective and mean different things to different people, most share a common desire to experience a workplace that is supportive, provides good flexibility and ultimately is an enjoyable environment to spend time in. 

While it can be difficult to determine culture from the outside looking in, below we outline a few key signs to monitor for that may indicate a strong company culture.

• Employee retention

While people leave jobs for many different reasons, staff retention can be a valuable indicator of company culture and something to keep an eye on. If employees are well paid, valued and enjoying their time in a role, they are typically going to be less likely to look for other opportunities. If a company has experienced a high turnover, you may want to consider why that could be the case.

• Transparent communication

Open and ongoing communication through the job application process can provide a valuable insight to the level of communication that you can expect to find inside the company itself. If the hiring process is tedious or communication is poor, this may be an indicator of what you’d experience working for the company as well.

• Opportunity for professional development

Opportunities for professional development and upskilling can be a good indication of a company that values its employees and encourages them to be high-performers in their field. It is worthwhile asking about professional development during the application process to discover what kind of opportunities the business offers to further grow your skills.

• Regular employee recognition

Visible examples of employee recognition can be a great sign that a company has a positive culture and embraces its employees. Regular recognition and appreciation of workers has been shown to increase team engagement and encourage continued high performance as part of a strong culture.

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