company culture Allow the culture in your company to thrive with these simple steps. take up the Bupa oer Take up the Bupa oer today – At the centre of most organisations is opinions, ideas and solutions without judgment. exclusive to HIA members. If you a thriving company culture. However, Foster regular communication and collaboration, transfer from another registered ‘change isn’t easy; it’s not smooth and it encourage constructive feedback from people you health fund you won’t need to probably won’t happen overnight,’ says don’t normally work with, and share successes and serve any waiting periods/home/webapps/asp_au/data/asp/publications/au-hia/publications/housing/housing-november-2018-hi-res. psychologist Dr Tim Sharp. So how do you work Just by mentioning you are a failures with the team so that people feel involved. HIA member you’ll receive six towards a thriving work culture? weeks of complimentary cover Creating a positive work culture involves constant Celebrate success when you join hospital and monitoring from key leaders, workplace health It is easy to forget about the great work you’ve extras with Bupa*. strategies and employee wellbeing programs to just finished, because you’re already half-way help improve the health of your employees, and a through the next project. You should take the time For more information level of accountability to really facilitate change. to stop and celebrate the efforts you and your call 134 135 and quote your Here are four simple tips you can use to help employees put into a job well done. Whether it is special oer code 2107431 improve your workplace culture, if you feel it needs closing a deal or achieving results over and above Email hia@bupa.com.au a bit of a boost. expected performance, you should take a break Visit www.hia.com.au and celebrate even the small wins. Celebrate with Show gratitude and appreciation a notable mention in a team meeting, give them a When an employee delivers good output, they congratulatory note or perhaps a team outing. usually get a ‘good job’, pat on the back, or perhaps their accomplishments go unnoticed. Prevent burnout Lack of recognition can lead employees to become There are a number of work-related factors such as dispirited. A little thank you can go a long way, but unreasonable job demands, inadequate resourcing it should be thoughtful and personalised. Take a and lack of social support that can contribute few minutes to tell them why you’re grateful for to employee burnout which can create a toxic the work they do, and highlight something specific company culture. When your employees have a that they’re doing well. Whatever you do, express well-balanced life between work and other activities, sincere appreciation – make sure they know you they will be more satisfied and motivated. mean it. Embrace openness /home/webapps/asp_au/data/asp/publications/au-hia/publications/housing/housing-november-2018-hi-resApplicable if you transfer within 60 days of leaving your previous health insurer, One of the most powerful ways to improve your and upon receipt of your Clearance Certificate. Waiting periods may apply for benefits or waiting periods not fully covered with your previous health cover. culture is honesty. Encourage transparency *Only for new customers on new hospital and extras cover policies issued by Bupa Australia Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590 before December 31 2018 and paying by and openness, and support your employees’ direct debit. Six weeks free after initial monthly payment, not with other offers. 102 HOUSING NOVEMBER 2018 LIFESTYLES • HEALTH AND WELLBEING