{"id":4372,"date":"2015-07-28T07:28:02","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T07:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=4372"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:46:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:46:24","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-company-culture-before-saying-yes-to-that-job-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/what-you-need-to-know-about-company-culture-before-saying-yes-to-that-job-offer","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Company Culture Before Saying &#8216;Yes&#8217; to That Job Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When looking for a job, people often consider the following factors: the company\u2019s reputation, the position\u2019s suitability, salary and benefits.\u00a0Job hunters often overlook one other crucial aspect: the culture of the company you want to work for.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, it doesn\u2019t seem to be as important as your salary or position, but in truth, it influences all the other things you look for in a company. What is company culture in the first place?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/williamcraig\/2014\/10\/24\/what-is-company-culture-and-how-do-you-change-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shared goals, values, beliefs, habits, communication styles and the like<\/a>\u00a0of everyone who works for the company. It\u2019s the underlying force that dictates the vision and behavior of a company. It pretty much dictates the way people think and act at work.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s culture is an intangible factor that can make or break your stay with a company. No matter how prestigious the company is or how much of an asset you will be, it will be hard to succeed if you can\u2019t fit in with the company culture.<\/p>\n<p>Think of how vast the difference is between working at an open-space, casually-dressed start-up versus working at a traditional, corporate attire-wearing accounting firm. Both company cultures work, but it\u2019s a matter of finding which one will work for you. At an interview, you won\u2019t be the only one thinking of company culture.<\/p>\n<p>The HR staff and your potential supervisor are also checking if you will be a good fit with the company. If you need a little bit more help understanding this intangible X factor and why it will be so important to you, read up on a few reasons why company culture should be one of your deciding factors in saying yes to a job offer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/what-you-need-to-know-about-company-culture-before-saying-yes-to-that-job-offer\/#It_determines_how_long_you_stay_on_the_job\" title=\"It determines how long you stay on the job\">It determines how long you stay on the job<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/what-you-need-to-know-about-company-culture-before-saying-yes-to-that-job-offer\/#It_influences_employee_dynamics\" title=\"It influences employee dynamics\">It influences employee dynamics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/what-you-need-to-know-about-company-culture-before-saying-yes-to-that-job-offer\/#It_helps_boost_employee_happiness\" title=\"It helps boost employee happiness\">It helps boost employee happiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_determines_how_long_you_stay_on_the_job\"><\/span><strong>It determines how long you stay on the job<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A solid company culture fosters\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/237248\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the kind of environment that will make employees want to stay<\/a>. Seeing a future in the company you work for is crucial for employee retention. If a company has a strong corporate culture, employees feel that they have a system they can identify with and will guide them when they make big decisions.<\/p>\n<p>A company that doesn\u2019t prioritize work culture will be less attractive to employees and will make it hard to retain their employees. A strong company culture adds value because it serves as a guide or code of conduct that employees can always consult.<\/p>\n<p>It adds integrity to the job because employees feel empowered to make decisions based on the company\u2019s vision and they know they can count on help when they need it most. On the flip side, if you find that you can\u2019t identify with the culture that a company has, it will be difficult to see yourself having a future there.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re the kind of person who wants an environment of open communication between employees and upper management alike, and you work for a company that has a strong emphasis on hierarchy, then you will probably struggle working there long-term.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_influences_employee_dynamics\"><\/span><strong>It influences employee dynamics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The kind of culture that a company fosters influences the kind of relationships that employees have with each other. If the upper management often keeps crucial company information from its employees, there will be a tendency for that secretiveness to permeate across the company.<\/p>\n<p>If supervisors encourage open communication across all company levels, then employees will be more open to sharing their thoughts. Ideally, your company\u2019s culture\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/phoenix\/blog\/business\/2015\/07\/the-three-most-important-company-culture-metrics.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cultivates three important factors<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is open and honest communication between all employees and managers. Each employee should feel like he or she is being heard and feel like their opinions matters. At the same time, managers should be forthcoming and make it a point to keep their people in the loop when it comes to important matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees should be flexible to changes in the industry, as well as to changes in technology. The company must be able to guide employees through various changes and prioritize their ability to adapt to ensure that they are doing their best work and don\u2019t feel adrift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone should feel like they are part of a team. Each employee is a member of a multi-faceted team of professionals. While everyone has a different function or responsibility, they should all still be able to support each other if one of them is in need. They should understand that it\u2019s not just about doing well on their own, but helping each other do well to create a successful organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_helps_boost_employee_happiness\"><\/span><strong>It helps boost employee happiness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping employees happy will benefit everyone\u2019s best interests: Happy employees find meaning in their work and are more productive and efficient, which will help the business.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/ilya-pozin\/5-company-culture-hacks-for-a-happier-workforce.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Research shows that employee happiness increases workplace productivity by 12%.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy employees also stay at their companies much longer than unhappy workers. The secret to happy employees is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/theyec\/2014\/07\/30\/why-your-employees-happiness-matters-and-what-to-do-about-it\/2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">motivating them to do their best work and by prioritizing their personal fulfillment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A company that visibly cares for their employees will have content employees than companies with a culture of just-do-the-work-and-get-paid. While getting a higher salary does help keep employees happy, it will only work for a short while.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, money can\u2019t make up for an unsatisfactory work culture. Putting the employee at the center of the company\u2019s culture will help foster a positive work environment.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the job hunt, you probably won\u2019t see the importance of company culture just yet. But anyone who\u2019s ever worked for a company will tell you that it\u2019s one of the biggest factors in staying or leaving a job. A company that cares about its employees will produce employees that are happy and ready to put in the hard work for the company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When looking for a job, people often consider the following factors: the company\u2019s reputation, the position\u2019s suitability, salary and benefits.\u00a0Job hunters often overlook one other crucial aspect: the culture of the company you want to work for. At first glance, it doesn\u2019t seem to be as important as your salary or position, but in truth, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":4376,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4372"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}