Is A ‘Family’ Work Culture Toxic? 16 Ways Employers Can Set Healthier Expectations
You may have heard your coworker or supervisor say they refer to their team as their"family." Despite the good intentions behind the words, equating workplace relationships to familial relationships can have negative connotations. For example, a family dynamic may imply certain sacrifices need to be made for the betterment of the company, casting aside their own individual needs or personal development goals.
However, there are strategies leaders can develop to create an effective work culture built on trust and respect. Below, 16 members of each share their take on how to shift a negatively perceived"family" work culture to a more positive, productive one.1. Focus On Unique Talents While usually well-intentioned, the primary concern with this terminology in the workplace is the implication that there are"children" in the family dynamic, rather than a group of adults with unique talents and skills used for the benefit of the organization. There are also very real gender, age and even ability nuances within that dynamic which create barriers to equity within organizations.
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