Each month LinkedIn employees have a day to focus on themselves, the company, or the world. The day is called Investment Day, or InDay for short. When I visited with some LinkedIn employees to learn about their positive culture, some had just spent the day volunteering in the community. From the enthusiasm in their voice and the stories they shared, it was clear the experience was meaningful to them.
Imagine how you’d feel if you were given a paid day to invest in your own growth or do something that improves the community. Perhaps you’d feel a sense of pride. Maybe gratitude. Or even fulfillment. Multiply the good feelings by the number of employees and a wave of positive vibes sweeps through the company.
A positive workplace culture only evolves with intention. Part of LinkedIn’s approach to creating a positive culture is through programs like InDay. However, programs are not the only way to intentionally sculpt a culture where employees feel valued by their company and colleagues.
A leader’s mindset also contributes to creating great workplaces. For example, at Bluescape, our CEO Peter Jackson gave a presentation on how our sense of sight transforms the way we work together. It turns out that “shared visual experiences” improve how we collaborate.
So, building on what I’ve learned from my research at companies like LinkedIn and from forward-thinking leaders, here are several strategies you can use to influence a thriving, positive company culture.
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