Factors that Influence
- Culture of cooperation
- Recruitment practices
- Group work and activities
Personal Connections at Work
Personal Connections at Work
Background Information
This theme measures employee feelings towards other employees and how cohesive your team is. Since most employees spend most of their day at work, this theme is highly correlated with engagement.
Generally, employees who work together on the same team find common ground for things outside of work.
While companies can’t force coworkers to be friends, a culture can be developed that creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for employees that extends beyond the workplace.
The results for this theme often contrast with :
– Teamwork & Cooperation Within a Team
– Warm & Friendly Place to Work
Why is this Important?
A sense of cooperation and belonging can have a significant impact on overall employee engagement.
The correlation is usually derived from the fact that there are many shared experiences among coworkers and teammates.
When employees have close connections at work, there is a sense of belonging at the workplace leading to increased happiness and better performance.
Studies have shown that close friendships within an organization boost productivity and help attract external talent by corroborating a strong company culture. Personal connections at work both provide an outlet when times are tough as well as promote a collaborative working environment within and between teams.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Communication Between Teams
Develop channels of communication between teams and create opportunities to use them. Ensure there are numerous opportunities/spaces for teams to interact - through use of software, routine multiteam meetings or organized out-of-office events.
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Foster a Culture of Empathy
Beyond communication, create opportunities for teams to “walk a mile in each other’s shoes” through cross-training and team building activities. When employees have a chance to work with each other they can find a lot of common ground and develop friendly relationships.
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Lead from the Top
Supervisors and managers must lead by example. During team meetings, take the lead in sharing personal or non-work-related news to encourage team members to do the same.
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Find the Culture that Works
Organizations and individuals have different needs. Ask employees to give examples of what can be done to improve the team’s working relationships. Summarize the feedback and share it with everyone. Give credit when appropriate and remove identifying markers related to specific, confidential information to ensure confidentiality. That way employees can feel confident to share honest feedback.
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