Six Criteria For A Healthy And Effective Workplace
10.26.2009 | Chris BaileySick and tired of being sick and tired about work? While indicators for workplace health my be declining, all is not lost. Ellen Galinsky at the Families and Work Institute notes there are six ways organizations can promote a healthier and more effective workplace.
As a manager or executive, how does your organization rank based on these criteria?
- learning opportunities and challenge
- a good fit between work and personal life
- autonomy
- having a supervisor who supports job success
- economic security
- a work climate of respect and trust
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Hi Chris,
I think these are all important – but especially the fourth one. A positive workplace culture MUST be exhibited at the level of the individual supervisor. If its not, HR won't be able to do anything to stop employee turnover. I enjoy Galinski's work – thanks for sharing it.
Best,
Alexandra Levit
WSJ Columnist
Author, New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career (Random House/Ballantine, 2009)
http://www.alexandralevit.com
Hi Alexandra, always appreciate your visits and comments. You hit my hotword with “culture.” As an anthropologist, I'm always fascinated by how cultures manifest themselves within organizations. But at the core, you're 100% right. If direct management isn't in alignment with the right corporate and organizational cultures, you have a recipe for employee disillusionment.