The Great Places to Work Institute of Australia [GPTWI] annually conducts workplace research, surveying employees on what makes their workplace great. Current research indicates that quality of relationships in the workplace solidifies employee’s thinking that “it’s a great place to work.” That quality is based on an overriding culture of trust.

Trust cannot be bought with a glossy mission statement and a set of corporate values, it is the result of how the organisation operates – its transparency, impartiality and equality when it comes to the how staff are treated.  Actual behaviour far outweighs policy.
When staffs and managers trust one another, they communicate effectively, collaborate across all levels, this breeds resilience when the going gets tough.  Relationships based on trust are willing to look for the best solution when challenging situations arise.
Great workplaces also encourage employees to enjoy perks. According to GPTWI, the highest value perks are related to health & wellbeing, training opportunities, flexible work practises, flexible start and finish times and working from home arrangements.

Where trust exists, employees are more productive and more likely to stay with the organisation, which makes for the best business outcomes.

To hear more about how Cultivate can help your organisation pave the way to becoming an employer of choice, contact Joanna Hawkins, Client Relationship Manager.