I've worked with many organisations who excitedly talk about the importance of 'their culture'.
Some do it brilliantly, others get it so wrong.
Offering yoga lessons, a ping pong table or dress-down Friday isn't a culture.
They’re perks.
Culture comes from a behaviours that represent the 'Why' of the business.
Like the now-legendary door desks at Amazon. Don’t waste money on fancy desks; pass the saving to the customers.
I make no secret of the fact that I’m a raving fan of Red Carnation Hotels and Vanarama.
Last Christmas, when other businesses were sending dodgy hampers full of stuff nobody really wanted, Vanarama bought 200 x baskets and filled them with really great gifts.
And when I say they filled them, it was the Senior Management Team that did the packing AND the delivery.
Everyone who works for Red Carnation Hotels is given two days paid leave to support a charity of their choice. This offer is taken up by 88% of the 2,500 staff, meaning 4,400 days are donated every year.
Their MD, Jonathan Raggett, told me how staff bounce back to work wanting to do even more for their guests. Giving increases giving.
What are your best examples of brilliant culture? Please share them here.
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