A good working environment and culture are essential for employee growth, productivity and job satisfaction. It is an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to perform at their best.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE

1. Collaborative and open communication: Encourages teamwork, active listening and transparent communication.
2. Inclusive and diverse: Fosters a culture of respect, empathy and equal opportunities for all.
3. Supportive and empowering: Provides resources such as funding, tools, equipment, facilities as well as guidance and autonomy to help employees achieve their goals.
4. Positive and recognizing: Celebrates achievements, recognizing individual contributions and promotes a work-life balance.
5. Wellness-focused: Prioritizes physical mental and emotional well-being of the employees

BENEFITS OF A GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE:

1. Increased productivity
2. Improved employee Retention
3. Better decision making
4. Stronger team morale
5. Improved employee well-being

In creating a good working environment and culture leaders will:

1. Lead by example
2. Establish clear values and goals
3. Foster open communication
4. Provide training and development
5. Recognize and reward excellence or outstanding performance
6. Embrace diversity and inclusion

By creating a good working environment and culture, Institutions can unlock their full potentials, drive success, and make a positive impact on employees’ lives.

On the other hand, employees need to appreciate and reciprocate the Institution Management’s efforts at creating an enabling or ideal working environment by putting forward their best effort at ensuring a high level of productivity and quality service delivery with the resultant optimum output. The recognition of hierarchies and roles as well as job profiles and description is significant in ensuring stability and smooth running of the Institution.