That`s your call, of course, boss! Company culture is often described as the values, attitudes, and behaviours that a company and its staff demonstrate.
It is also referred to as “what goes on when nobody is watching” in a business.
This would lead one to think that once the company culture has been established and nurtured, then employees working from home will understand how to continue in their roles with respect for their colleagues and clients. It certainly can`t do any harm!
I will get a recruitment rant out at this juncture……
If you as a boss/hiring manager/HR professional do not take the time to source (directly or through partners) the candidate that demonstrates the best personality fit, behaviours, and attitudes for your business at the beginning, then having a great company culture won’t suffice. It will be eroded over time by toxic influences or simple people that are not suited to the roles they were hired into.
Employees who have been vetted regarding their attitudes and behaviours and welcomed into a strong company culture will continue to perform in most environments, including working from home. They will probably miss colleagues, office interaction, and other rituals like sharing a coffee or lunch in their favourite spots.
Communication is key to understanding how each employee is handling this crisis. “Care baskets” and “corporate gifts” are great – and often a great excuse for people to be encouraged to share these surprises on LinkedIn, but simply asking your employee how they are doing will bear more fruit in terms of respect, appreciation and ultimately understanding.
Oh, and it would be wise to continue that habit if and when your employees return to the office.
