The nature of the workplace has shifted dramatically. While at one point in time, a typical career ambition for a young professional involved securing a job right out of school and working at it until retirement, things have transformed.

Team members are asking more of their workplaces, and companies are obliging. In fact, in recent years, we’ve seen recreation become a large part of office culture.

 Employee game rooms? Not uncommon.

 Weekly lunch catering? Food is a way to the heart.

 Ample vacation days? Everybody needs a break sometimes!

Yes, perks are enjoyable. However, if you’re an entrepreneur, you certainly understand that defining company values and living up to them is what sets the foundation for a vibrant and productive workplace.

Here are two top strategies for strengthening your company culture:

Lead by Example

When your livelihood rests upon the success of your business, the pressure can, at times, feel overwhelming. This type of strain on a leader can be the stressor that causes many CEOs to adopt a tyrant-like attitude that only serves to bridge a divide between themselves and their team, even when they have the best intentions.

At the end of the day, people like to work for bosses who they not only respect, but also feel respect them. Therefore, in order to foster a workplace where your workers want to engage with one another positively and work efficiently, it’s vital that you embody the characteristics of the type of leader you would personally want to work under.

Create a Company Calendar

No, not for deadlines (we’re sure you already have one of those!) 

This company calendar will be dedicated to showcasing events you put on to give back to your team. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Office town halls: Once a month, consider hosting a town hall where your workers can discuss their thoughts on a wide-variety of topics related to your company. These events are great for idea-sharing and addressing work issues that may be quietly affecting your team.

Birthdays: Everyone deserves a little attention (and cake) on their birthday. Make it happen!

Outings: From taco dinners, to office bowling outings, the possibilities for team bonding are endless!

How Project Spaces can help

Not to brag, but culture is pretty much our middle name. If you’re looking to give your hustle a home, a coworking space can be the perfect incubator for entrepreneurs to make meaningful connections across a wide variety of industries.

At Project Spaces, we are a community-oriented coworking space. We host a ton of engaging events each month, including our ever-popular biweekly happy hours that our members love to attend! Learn more about our affordable memberships here or simply book a tour! We would love to show you around.