This document discusses key aspects of creating an outstanding work culture. It emphasizes celebrating diversity, hiring the right people through thorough processes, and committing to transparency and effective communication. A welcoming physical space and regular bonding activities are also recommended to build camaraderie. Developing a strong company culture through these practices can help businesses achieve long term success.

1. W O R K
C U L T U R E
H O W T O C R E A T E A N O U T S T A N D I N G
B Y S H A W N B O D A Y

2. “Being a great place to work is the
difference between being a good
company and a great company.”
• • •
BRIAN KRISTOFEK
PRESIDENT AND CEO, UPSHOT

3. C E L E B R A T E
D I F F E R E N C E S A N D
E M B R A C E
D I V E R S I T Y
C R E A T E A N
I N V I T I N G S P A C E
A N D C O M F O R T A B L E
A T M O S P H E R E
H I R E T H E R I G H T
P E O P L E A N D
P R O M O T E W I S E L Y
C O M M I T T O
T R A N S P A R E N C Y
A N D E F F E C T I V E L Y
C O M M U N I C A T E

4. 1
C E L E B R A T E
D I F F E R E N C E S A N D
E M B R A C E
D I V E R S I T Y
To create a well-rounded office culture
it is important to recognize and accept
that everyone is different. Each team
member brings their own ethics
stemming from their diverse
backgrounds. Applying these to help
strengthen the company allows
leadership teams to continue building
a solid company culture.

5. 2
H I R E T H E R I G H T
P E O P L E A N D
P R O M O T E W I S E L Y
Your company's culture weighs heavily
on those who are a part of your team. If
the culture of your office is a priority,
than you must take the time to truly hire
the right people. Reference checks and
extensive interview processes are a good
place to start
Additionally, when promoting within
your company, make sure that you
award those who are most deserving.
Many hires occur based on relationships
and camaraderie. While these aspects
are more important, how is it going to
feel when you have to reprimand your
close colleague?

6. 4
C O M M I T T O
T R A N S P A R E N C Y
A N D E F F E C T I V E
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
One of the ways that leadership lets
an effective culture slip through the
cracks is communication. Being
upfront and transparent with your
team will show them that you trust
them.Having regularly scheduled
meetings to fill your team in on
company happening helps to open
lines of communication.

7. 4
C R E A T E A N I N V I T I N G
S P A C E A N D
W E L C O M I N G
A T M O P S H E R E
Not every company has to hire an
interior decorator to make their space
welcoming. Aspects as simple as a
communal lounge encourages team
members to get to know one another.
Secluded work spaces often deters
colleagues from interacting. Bonding
activities on a regular basis are also
great ways to build camaraderie and
an approachable environment for all.

8. G I V E Y O U R T E A M T H E F L E X I B I L I T Y , I F T H E Y
T A K E A D V A N T A G E , P U L L I N T H E R E I G N S
G E N E R O U S V A C A T I O N A N D B E N E F I T S
P A C K A G E S M A K E F O R H A P P I E R E M P L O Y E E S
B E I N T H E K N O W . A S A L E A D E R Y O U H A V E T O B E
C O N S I S T E N T L Y A W A R E O F T H E E N V I R O N M E N T
L I S T E N . Y O U R T E A M P R O B A B L Y H A V E G O O D I D E A S ,
I F Y O U G I V E T H E M T H E C H A N C E T O S H A R E !
L O N G T E R M S U C C E S S
A N D T E N U R E R E L I E S
O N C O M P A N Y C U L T U R E

9. T H A N K S F O R
T U N I N G I N !
W W W . S H A W N B O D A Y . O R G