By Black Bear Design on 08/24/2016
It’s no secret that startups and large liberal corporations alike are offering some of the best perks out there. On-site masseuse? No problem. Free coffee, snacks and fruit served daily? Sure! Unlimited vacation? You betcha. And while all these perks are certainly enticing, culture encompasses so much more than scooters, free coffee and a lax dress code. Culture plays a vital role in the success of a business, which is why we’ve decided to explore this topic further.
Touted as lazy, entitled and technologically advanced, millennials have played a major role in the shift to a “less corporate” company culture. And while many of these misperceptions are untrue, the one thing that remains is that millennials are demanding different things from their employers. With nearly 54 million millennials in the workforce, you can bet their voices are being heard.
According to Entrepreneur, millennials grew up in a very different time than their grandparents, which is why having a stable job is no longer the top concern. We (yes, most of us are millennials here) “grew up in a time of financial prosperity and rapid technological advancements. [We] are looking at company values, meaning, community, and culture,” suggests Entrepreneur. So what does that mean for employers? Time to reassess your culture!
As with all things in life, there will be corporations that embrace the opportunity to improve their culture and there will be those that will carry the “this is how we’ve always done it” mantra forever. For the laggards hoping to avoid change, you will undoubtedly miss out on great opportunities for growth, including:
We understand that change is tough, especially if you’re planning to overhaul your entire culture overnight (which we don’t recommend). If you haven’t already, consider taking baby steps to improve your corporate culture. Maybe it starts with a more flexible work schedule or celebrating big wins with the team. As you establish a new culture step by step, not only will your company benefit, you’ll soon have an entirely new, positive culture. We take ours pretty seriously and have some happy employees as a result!