Organizational Culture Is Rooted in Organic Interaction

"The best cultural markers are those that aren't imposed on employees...but are formulated by employees."

"What Do Companies Mean by Culture?" is a fascinating article from Scientific American's "Workplace Anthropology" series.

Right down to the way it uses the word "organic," the article aligns with my recent post about the importance of a work environment that encourages employees to craft their own "fun at work," rather than simply having fun activities prescribed:

And the best cultural markers are those that aren't imposed on employees—mandatory game night or spin classes!—but are those that are formulated by employees. These create a shared sense of continuity, which creates the foundations for trust and support and strengthens the bonds between people. Organizational culture is rooted in the ways companies encourage these organic interactions but also in how they support their employees themselves.