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Laying the Foundation for a Positive Company Culture
Shape workplace culture for better engagement, collaboration, and successPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 Lessons · 18m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Ever worked somewhere that just felt… off? Maybe leadership talked about teamwork, but people kept to themselves. Or they promised career growth, but promotions always went to outsiders. That disconnect? It’s a culture problem.
Company culture goes beyond perks and policies; it’s about how things get done, how people interact, collaborate, and feel about their work. A great culture drives employee engagement and motivation, while a weak one leads to burnout and turnover.
This course on Building a Strong Workplace Culture will help you identify what makes a workplace culture thrive and how to fix common pitfalls. You’ll explore the key elements of culture, leadership influence, and learn practical strategies for shaping a work environment where employees feel connected and motivated.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to influence workplace culture, whether as a leader or team member, and create an environment where employees and businesses thrive.
What You'll Learn
- Define workplace culture and its impact on motivation, engagement, and retention
- Identify cultural misalignment and common pitfalls in the workplace
- Analyze how leadership shapes and sustains workplace culture
- Use communication to drive positive cultural change
- Take action to build a positive workplace culture for employees and the business
Key Takeaways
- Company culture goes beyond perks and policies and is about how things get done and how people interact, collaborate, and feel about their work.
- A great culture drives employee engagement and motivation, while a weak one leads to burnout and turnover.
- Leadership plays a key role in shaping and sustaining workplace culture.
- Communication can be used as a tool to drive positive cultural change.
- Both leaders and team members can influence workplace culture to create an environment where employees and businesses thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants to influence workplace culture, whether as a leader or a team member, to create an environment where employees and businesses thrive.
What does this course cover?
It covers the key elements of company culture, identifying and aligning cultural pitfalls, the role of communication in cultural change, and engaging leadership and employees in cultural development.
What skills will I gain?
The course focuses on skills including employee engagement, visual culture, and workplace relationships.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
You will have a deeper understanding of how to influence workplace culture and create an environment where employees feel connected and motivated.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)
Recertification Credits: 0.5
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
