Cultural Contribution Series: Behaviours to build a People First culture
May 15, 2024
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Exploring the traits of a People-First culture, including care, fairness, and inclusiveness. Emphasizing the importance of hiring individuals who align with these values. Encouraging empowerment, standing up against unfairness, and fostering a people-centric environment.
Prioritizing a People First culture enhances employee value proposition and promotes mutual care and support among team members.
Key behaviors for People First cultures include care, inclusion, fairness, coaching, and empowerment, leading to better performance and loyalty.
Deep dives
Importance of People First Culture
Focusing on a People First culture is crucial for enhancing employee value proposition and attracting and retaining top talent. It fosters care, respect, and support among team members, leading to benefits like increased engagement scores and reduced turnover costs. By prioritizing this archetype, organizations can create a positive work environment that thrives on mutual care and inclusivity, laying the foundation for long-term success.
Key Behaviors for People First Culture
The podcast emphasizes five anchor behaviors crucial for cultivating a People First culture: care, inclusion, fairness, coaching, and empowerment. Demonstrating care involves prioritizing others' well-being and advocating for their voices in decisions. Fairness and inclusivity ensure just treatment and value individual differences. Coaching and empowerment focus on helping others grow, learn, and take ownership, fostering loyalty, gratitude, and better performance.
Measuring and Developing People First Values
The Taylor Assessment tool evaluates individuals' alignment with People First values through statements on care, fairness, and inclusion. It helps assess how strongly these archetypes resonate in people and guides personal and organizational development. By recognizing and nurturing these key values, individuals can contribute significantly to building and sustaining a culture centered on care, respect, and empowerment.
People-First cultures are predicated on the belief that if you look after your people, they are more likely to do their best, and therefore your organisation will be successful. It’s important to understand the behaviours that characterise them, so you know what to look for when hiring and developing your people. In this episode we look at the traits that define this culture, and the benefits they bring to your business.
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