One reason for the influx of resignations is the gradual erosion of organizational culture amidst the transition to remote working for many during the pandemic. An organization’s culture is their unique ecosystem involving elements that vary in visibility – ranging from the highly observable, such as work products or services and colleague interactions, to the deeply felt DNA of an organization, which can be best described as “how we do things around here.
After over a year of remote work, the organizational meaning-imbued rituals that punctuate work experiences have been disrupted. For instance, celebrations that mark promotions or the completion of important projects no longer involve the same pomp and circumstance. Friday ‘beer o’clock’ and other informal means of colleague interaction have also disappeared. The consequence? What employees used to express as the unique flavour of their specific organization is now missing.
If your organizational culture is fading, consider the following recommendations to reignite that spark:Important signposts along one’s career, such as onboarding, promotions or project completions, should be celebrated – this is especially important during a pandemic, where wins may feel rare.
all employees a one-year subscription to popular meditation app Headspace, in support of staff mental health and well-being.Casual conversations among colleagues in the hallways, while riding elevators and between meetings are regularly occurring informal rituals that facilitate social connections across employees. Yet, with Zoom fatigue top of mind, many aim to keep virtual meetings concise by limiting informal banter.
This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series, where writers, executives and experts share their views and advice about the world of work. Find all Leadership Lab stories at
Nice read.
Kind of doubtful this is happening as in other news stories there is much talk of many struggling from consecutive paycheques with much difficulty with enough to afford a home. All the difference increases confusion and stress making life unnecessarily difficult and for what