Is there a silver bullet for building and improving workplace culture? According to a recent Gallup study, the answer to this question is a resounding yes.
So, what is the silver bullet you ask? Leaders. Gallup’s research shows that 70 percent of the variance among “lousy, good and great cultures can be found in the knowledge, skills and talent of the team leader.” A strong company culture is a unique identifier of an organization’s values, vision and goals. This requires a thoughtful approach from leadership along with a shared responsibility among employees to create a culture that embodies the company’s mission.
Luckily at GFM | CenterTable, we have Laura Love and Ramonna Robinson at the helm leading our team of expert, senior-level communications professionals. Laura and Ramonna have created a collaborative environment where people are encouraged, motivated and supported to provide clients with the best service possible. This collaborative atmosphere is one of the many reason why GFM has been named in the top five of OUTSIDE Magazine’s Best Places to Work of 2017 for the fifth consecutive year.
The magazine’s staff spends months carefully sifting through surveys and interviews from thousands of hopeful U.S. companies to identify the 100 companies highlighted on the list. Not only do the list-making companies provide great workplaces for employees, but they also encourage a balance between work and enjoying life in the great outdoors. Additionally, the companies respect the environment in how they conduct business and in their production practices.
GFM is proud to have been recognized for a wide variety of non-traditional benefits that cultivate a true “work-life” blend. That said, it is important to note that our culture is very much a result of our leaders’ efforts to lead by example and celebrate each team member’s unique skill sets and interests.
Laura and Ramonna recently wrote an article for Colorado Biz which highlights the five guiding principles that GFM lives by every day. In the article they say, “It is up to the leaders of an organization to set the tone and ensure a strong culture, but that intention only goes so far. A company’s culture is a true amalgamation of the people who work there, and their values and inspirations. The best thing leaders can do is lead by example and let team members take it from there.”
