7.3 Creating Effective Workplaces
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Teamwork
Teamwork is an important part of an effective workplace. Teamwork becomes difficult if some employees are perceived as outsiders. If there are concerns about employee awareness of organizational culture, the employer should work on team building and promote inclusion.Workplace Issue: Some employees do not fit in with other co-workers.
Solution: Confirm each employee’s sense of belonging.
The employer or supervisor should:
- Check the employee’s interest in the job. Explore the employee’s perception of what they contribute to the workplace.
Tip for success: Visual aids such as posters promoting team spirit will increase day-to-day awareness about the importance of each worker’s contributions and common goals. - Explore the employee’s ability to form new relationships. Check whether there are any unresolved conflicts.
Tip for success: Use Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help employees embrace their role within the team. - Verify that the employee is aware of the organizational culture. Discuss the employee’s understanding of workplace etiquette.
Tip for success: Check whether the employee is engaging in inappropriate social behaviours.
Sources
1Saskatchewan Abilities Council
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Hire for Talent has made every effort to use the most respectful words possible while writing these materials. We realize, however, that the most appropriate terminology may change over time. We developed these materials with the intent to respect the dignity and inherent rights of all individual.
Hire for Talent has made every effort to use the most respectful words possible while writing these materials. We realize, however, that the most appropriate terminology may change over time. We developed these materials with the intent to respect the dignity and inherent rights of all individual.
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National Working Group
