Growing IT Company Struggling with Casual Attitudes: How Can We Build a Strong Corporate Culture?

Dear All, I am working with a small IT company (employee strength - 100). My company is around 10 years old, but now we are in an expansion mode, and for next year, our projected employee strength will be 250-300.

The main problem I am facing here is a lack of corporate culture. People are very casual; they don't have a professional attitude and don't want to follow processes and rules.

Initiatives to Foster Corporate Culture

To create a sense of responsibility and commitment, I have started some sessions like:

- Weekly Huddle (meeting)
- Full Day Induction Plan
- Motivating Mails and HR letters
- One to One with HR
- Coffee with HR
- and more.

However, I believe we can also plan some training and sessions to create a corporate culture. Please suggest what type of training can help me in creating a strong corporate culture in the company.

In order to develop a strong corporate culture in your expanding IT company and address the challenges related to employee attitudes, consider implementing the following strategies:

1. Values Clarification Workshops: Conduct workshops to define and communicate the core values of the company. This will help employees understand the expected behaviors and align their actions with the company's values.

2. Leadership Training Programs: Provide training to managers and team leaders on how to lead by example, communicate effectively, and reinforce the desired corporate culture within their teams.

3. Team Building Activities: Organize team-building exercises and activities to foster collaboration, trust, and a sense of belonging among employees.

4. Professional Development Workshops: Offer training sessions on professional etiquette, time management, and conflict resolution to enhance employees' professional skills and attitudes.

5. Feedback Mechanisms: Establish regular feedback mechanisms such as employee surveys, suggestion boxes, or open-door policies to encourage communication and address any concerns regarding the corporate culture.

6. Recognition and Rewards Programs: Implement recognition programs to acknowledge and reward employees who exemplify the desired behaviors and values of the company.

7. Continuous Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication channels to keep employees informed about the company's goals, values, and expectations.

By incorporating these strategies into your HR initiatives, you can gradually transform the organizational culture and cultivate a more professional and committed workforce.