Foundations of Healthy Workplace Culture

YMCA WorkWell Team • October 1, 2024

Every organization has a culture. The question is whether we are cultivating the culture we want to have intentionally, with deliberate actions and thoughtful strategies, or whether we are passively putting up with a culture that is contributing to stress and burnout instead of well-being.

This distinction is important because an intentional culture can foster a positive, supportive environment that enhances employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success.

On the other hand, a neglected or toxic culture can lead to increased stress, burnout, and a decline in both individual and collective performance, absenteeism, and turnover.

It is essential for leaders and employees to work together to actively shape and nurture the desired culture to ensure it aligns with the organization's values and goals, promoting a healthy and thriving workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Define organizational culture
Identify the components of organizational culture
Describe the link between culture and employee well-being
Identify some characteristics of our preferred organizational culture
Identify personal and organizational actions to move intentionally toward our preferred culture

Foundations of Healthy Workplace Culture

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