How can you use digital tools to reinforce workplace culture?

After COVID-19 pandemic, we all have witnessed the explosion of remote/hybrid/flexible working trends all over the globe. Then, it truly becomes popular work models these days. With the help of digital tools workplace culture is fostered and strengthened. To make it clear, virtual team luncheons or coffee breaks can be organized where employees can chat and bond with each other, break down geographical barriers; or regular virtual check-ins and team meetings can ensure that everyone is on the same page and achieve the same goals. Last, embracing digital tools can help you reinforce workplace culture and build strong team even we are working apart.

The use of digital tools to reinforce workplace culture is not just an option; it is becoming a necessity in today's fast-paced, technology-driven hybrid/remote environment. These tools offer creative and effective means to foster a strong, positive workplace culture, irrespective of whether employees work together in an office or remotely. By leveraging digital platforms for communication, recognition, training, and feedback, organizations can build a cohesive and thriving culture that contributes to employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall success. Embracing digital tools in this manner is an investment in the future, and organizations that make this investment stand to reap significant rewards.

One missing thing in every work culture development analysis and surveys is family effects. Especially when we talk about productivity on remote work, happening at home usually. Families should know about requirements during work and how can help. what can interrupt them from work etc. ??? ?? ?????? ?? ?? ????? ???? ????? ????? ???? ????????? ??????? ??????? ???. ?? ???? ???? ?? ???? ???? ??? ?? ??? ?? ??? ??? ???? ?? ???? ?? ??????? ?? ???? ????? ?? ????. ??????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ??????? ?? ??? ??? ? ?????? ??? ?? ??????? ????? ??????. ????? ?? ???? ?? ????? ???? ??? ???? ??? ? ?? ??? ????.

I agree! While the video conferences have become an integral part of our official interactions between the stakeholders, I try and ensure that even for an informal interaction between the team members - be it "thank God it is Friday" or "when you are celebrating small occasions or birthday of team members when few some members are working remotely", they join over a video call. This certainly results in better employee engagement and creates a sense of belonging in the team/ Workplace.

A unique perspective on using video conferencing as a digital tool to reinforce work culture is to incorporate virtual team-building activities. While video conferencing is often associated with meetings and discussions, it can also be leveraged creatively to foster team bonding and strengthen work culture. For example, organizations can organize virtual team-building games, themed dress-up days, or even virtual coffee breaks where employees can connect on a more personal level, building rapport and camaraderie despite being physically apart. This innovative use of video conferencing not only enhances employee engagement and morale but also contributes to a positive and inclusive work culture.

Humanizing is importance too…. Encouraging feedback, recognition, and appreciation through these platforms is a fantastic idea. While collaboration platforms are fantastic for productivity, they should also serve as a means to maintain the human element of work. Encouraging positive interactions, recognition, and gratitude, as you mentioned, helps create a more inclusive and supportive work culture, even in remote or hybrid settings. It's a win-win for both productivity and employee satisfaction. ????

Incorporate regular virtual appreciation moments into your team's routine. Set aside time during team meetings to express gratitude, celebrate small wins, or highlight outstanding contributions.

Instead of solely relying on formal performance evaluations, encourage employees to provide real-time feedback and recognition through collaboration platforms. This can be done by implementing a system where employees can easily share their appreciation, acknowledge accomplishments, and offer constructive feedback within the platform. By fostering a feedback-rich environment, employees feel valued, supported, and motivated, ultimately strengthening the work culture and promoting a sense of collaboration and growth.

As Patrick Lencioni mentions in '5 dysfunctions of a team', holding each other accountable (healthy opposition) is critical in building trust within teams. Collaborative platforms give us the opportunity to organize collective thoughts, set deadlines with tools built within, and actively follow up on tasks.

Digital has become an integral part of the organisation. It helps employees to share and contribute their idea for the organization which help to make a good cooperative environment also.

Online learning platforms have truly revolutionized learning and development for both working professionals and students, mainly due to two major factors: Flexibility in learning schedules and formats. Access to a multitude of courses from top institutions at little to no cost. From my observations and personal experience, I've witnessed a significant number of professionals actively engaging in programs like AWS. Additionally, newcomers have been able to acquire valuable technical skills through these platforms, enhancing their employability and aiding them in securing job opportunities.

A company culture is hard to change. But recent development allows employers to "raise the bar" rapidly (and at no cost) by taking advantage of the open-standard, open-source soft skills credentialing 'World Civility Index'. This Index is somewhat similar to a person's credit rating, but instead of measuring how well a person can pay his bills, it measures a person's soft skills such as business etiquette, empathy, intercultural awareness. The concept is that job-seekers can get the credential based on the World Civility Index, as proof, to show to employers everywhere! From an employer's point of view, they get to raise company culture simply by requesting job-applicants to have this credential, before coming on board.

Foster collaborative learning communities on these platforms. Encourage team members to discuss their learning experiences, share insights, and recommend valuable resources to their peers.

Gamify the adoption of culture just as you would any learning initiative. Your LMS is far more powerful than what you're using it for. You can showcase case studies in the format of interactive storytelling, situational quizzes, adventures that can only be completed if you know the culture and values. But whatever you do, don't do it as a one-and-done. It has to be regular, continuous, consistent and sustainable over a period of time.

In a tech company, an employee utilized online learning platforms to pursue professional development. Accessible anytime, these platforms offered a range of courses and resources. Employees newfound knowledge and skills contributed to company success, inspiring a culture of continuous learning. Online platforms became a catalyst for employee growth and organizational advancement.

An excellent example is by companies like Google:?Google uses its social media platforms to share company news,?product updates,?and employee stories.?They also use social media to run contests and giveaways,?and to engage with their followers. Netflix:?Netflix uses its social media platforms to share behind-the-scenes content from its shows and movies.?They also use social media to promote their new releases and to engage with their fans.

What I've seen work wonders is using social media platforms as a digital stage to spotlight your team's rockstars. ???? Such as a "Success Story Saturday" on LinkedIn, it's a fantastic way to showcase your brand's personality and the people who make it all happen A Portland based company created a dedicated Instagram page for their company's wellness program. ?? It was filled with employees sharing their healthy meals, workout routines, even peaceful moments of meditation. It's like a virtual wellness wall that not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also humanizes your brand.

From what I've observed, utilizing social media for branding has had a favorable effect on our staff. Showcasing employee accomplishments on these platforms instills a sense of pride and motivation. Similarly, sharing the company's advancements, achievements, and milestones aids in connecting organizational objectives with individual goals. This practice makes employees feel appreciated, fostering inclusivity within the team.

Social Media platforms are important for promoting not only your business product, services and offers but also to promote insight from what you are doing as a workplace culture and promote your success stories. Its important because employees plays a crucial role in the development of good services and development of your organization. Employees are the insight sellers !! So you can use Social Media not only for promoting what you are doing as a company but also on what you offer to your workers and attract and retain TOP Talents !!!

A great example of using tools already available in software that most employers use these days: Using VIVA Engage (Microsoft 365 suite) for sharing intra company news. The platform supports all forms of media sharing and is widely used by staff to engage with their colleagues and share insights from a global or regional perspective- a great way for employees to stay connected with their remote counterparts.

Deciding between the use of digital tools to reinforce workplace culture as opposed to implementing in-person strategies? Do not fall into that false dilemma: Use both! When defining the company strategy for strengthening workplace culture, technology should not be seen as an option to compete, or replace, face-to-face collaboration. Digital tools are enablers that must be used in addition to in-person strategies, not instead. Corporate rituals to promote company culture must consist of a combination of in-person events powered by the use of digital tools. Every company event must be communicated via digital platforms allowing employees to interact. Technology must echo all the positive vibes that happen in the real workplace.

As we utilize digital tools and technologies, it's vital to preserve the human element. Sustaining regular personal interactions with employees, even in the digital realm, is essential for maintaining their motivation levels.

S?o tantas gera??es juntas, ocupando o mesmo espa?o de trabalho, que é impossível ter uma receita única para engajamento. Ajustar aspectos de uma cultura organizacional às novidades dos novos tempos n?o é tarefa fácil. Esta semana, celebramos uma conquista: nosso reconhecimento da Aberje pela campanha de comunica??o da nossa cultura. Este case n?o foi apenas sobre aplicar as ferramentas digitais, mas redefinir a forma como nos conectamos. A campanha foi embasada em quatro pilares: (1) reconhecemos as individualidades, garantindo a inclus?o de todos os perfis; (2) garantimos a transparência; (3) promovemos experiências extrapolando os ambientes corporativos e (4) empoderamento digital - inclusive formando influencers internamente.

I completely agree with you. In my view, employing both is the ideal method to engage and level up the workplace culture - with digital tools, you can greatly identify some of your pain areas or greatest strengths, then later on, with in-person interactions and activations, focus on establishing culture that works best for your staff.

Leaders can communicate the culture they want their organization to have via every tool and platform money can buy but the actual culture of the company evolves from the actions of those leaders. In a prior role, I was in a leadership meeting where a manager shared a few instances of a very profitable customer treating our employees poorly. The CEO asked if the manager addressed this with the customer. The manager recounted their efforts to address the issues with the customer but the customer refused to change. The CEO said, "We will not do business with people who treat our people poorly. Find new assignments with different customers for these employees." This CEO lived the culture he expected the rest of use to adopt.