Question

Describe HR practices and programs that promote a positive work culture, 1-2 pages. (Possible topics include: employee and employer rights, the employment relationship; security and employee rights; freedom of speech in the workplace; employee absenteeism).

Answer 1

Having a good working/organisational culture is very important for any organisation. A positive work culture helps employees and organisation to grow and achieve their benchmark. Work culture is related to employees thinking, their perceptions.

Some hr programs and practices to promote positive work culture:

1. Regular feedback from employees – every organisation and work place is different, with different types of people. so, to identify their needs and preference is very important. Feedback is a part of employee engagement. Taking surveys by questionnaire, by personal meetings. there should be suggestion box in your workplace so that employees are free to exchange their ideas and share their problems.
2. Culture openness – there should be open door policy, there should be regular manager-employee program. mentally healthy workplace is a benefit among positive work culture.
3. Show gratitude – showing gratitude is very important, just saying thank you, thank someone for the things employees did will affect them very positively.
4. Motivate others – just motivate your employees by different ways like put quote on their desk or upbeat posters.
5. Celebrate – celebrate occasions with employees like birthday, so that they can know that they are an important part of organisation.
6. Reward and recognitions – praise and reward employees for their work by giving gifts, bonus.
7. Work life balance – it is very important, create a culture so employees can balance their work with personal life, with flexible work timing if they are needed. Women employee can get work from home if needed during their pregnancy.
8. Freedom to speech- the culture should be that open so that employees can share their thoughts and free to share their points.