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I work part time in one of the biggest retail chains in Netherlands to learn about operations in retail and Dutch work culture. One of my leads always say: We are family!!!!   We focus most of the time on completing assigned job. 👨🏭 Everyone leaves the office asap after shift overs. 🏃♂️ During job we are not ‘supposed’ to have conversations with team members apart from work related stuff. 🙊 I still don’t remember half of the team members names! 🤷♂️   We are not family. We are efficient team. ✌ #Learning #Management #WorkEnvironment #EfficientTeam #CorporateFamily

☺️Do you Personally Brand Yourself? I am committed to delegating some of my daily workload to an existing or new staff member in order to improve efficiency productivity To ensure that this delegation is successful, I will assess the current capabilities and workloads of existing staff while considering any new skills that may need to be developed Additionally, I will establish clear expectations for the delegate, as well as provide resources and guidance where needed Finally, I will stay in contact with the delegated staff to monitor progress #personalbranding

I love the employee survey that Mercedes-Benz South Africa does to check on the employee’s overall satisfaction or morale. The previous survey helped us improve our kitchen condition. We sometimes get caught up with work and forget to check-in with our well-being at work. I love the new kitchen, I’m able to relax my mind, reset and deliver the best result. Additionally we built a mommy room where moms can express baby milk privately. Here is the video of our new kitchen. #healthyworkingenvironment #mercedes-benz #worklife #pulsesurvey

✨EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT✨ When we first introduced you to Gavin, he started as Rental & Distribution Manager. In the 15 months since, he has proved his weight in gold and quickly progressed to oversee all operations of our Richlands Facility. Quizzing Gavin on the best career lesson he has received, he reflected back to his first career as a chef in Melbourne saying “mise en place” (French pronunciation: [mi zɑ̃ ˈplas]). A culinary phrase often used in professional kitchens meaning "putting in place" or "gather" and refers to the setup and organisation of ingredients required before cooking. Gavin says, ‘If your “mise en place” is not right you’re setting up to fail’… as true in the culinary world as it is in Oil & Gas!👌 Here’s more on what Gavin had to say about working at Sharpe®… ✨What does your job entail?✨ I look after all that goes through the service centre and warehouse side, ensuring we have good levels of stock to provide our customers with fast turnaround times on spare parts. Plus rental quotes and sales orders, making sure all rental equipment is ready to go and looking good. ✨The best part of your role?✨ Meeting customer requirements even if it’s a 1-day turnaround to help them out and the great feedback from them for going the extra mile. ✨What do you enjoy most about working at Sharpe®?✨ The last 15 months have been fun, I like how Sharpe® makes every employee feel part of the family. It’s a lot different to work for a corporate business compared to Sharpe® that’s for sure, we’re not a number here. ✨When not at work, what are you most likely doing?✨ Driving lol. (Referring to his 1+ hr commute each way to work!) 🚙 At the moment setting up my new shed and gardens around it. ✨What’s the coolest thing you are working on right now?✨ That’s the best about Richlands… everything we do is cool, from weld repair to customer property, to doing shear tests for customers. ✨What does your perfect weekend look like?✨ Glass of Sauvignon Blanc, football on TV, and my wife by my side, that’s after a game of golf when I don’t beat by my wife. Plus having the Weber filled with some kind of pork dish. ✨Got any favourite sayings?✨ ”Is it ready yet” Thanks Gavin, keep up the great work mate! 👍 It won’t be long before we help you shave that commute time in half! #WeAreSharpe #SharpeEngineering #ResourceIndustry #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight #SharpeSolutions #WorkFamily #OzOilAndGas #AustralianManufacturing #CompanyCulture

Have you get taken a step back to understand what your work life looks like? I’m doing this right now! No day is the same, in many way’s, but a lot is and that allow’s some routine and structure. This is vital in any job role you have. Hi I’m Ian, an Express Store Manager for Tesco in Devon. As I type I have taken some of the below from another source, edited and added but ultimately it’s what happens in a Store Managers life. I wanted to share this with you today to allow you to stop, step back and evaluate where you are! Up before the birds, pulling in deliveries in all weather’s, in every season, whilst looking rather stylish my high vis jacket and steel toe caps boots, before being on the shop floor,in and around my team and our great customers whom we serve within the community, to prepping the store at the end of the trading day ready for the next. My job is varied! Its fun! It’s everything! Being a cleaner, to managing work and pay, Being a first aider to being part of process and routine, Playing my part in Human Resources to ensuring we are legal. From the smallest of task, to the greater ones within the big picture of working as part of an industry leader brings. It’s EVERY LITTLE thing we do that our customers probably never think about, see or realise and then some again that HELPS. I’d never ask my team to do anything that I wouldn’t do. And I’m far happier when I can get away from the back office and get busy on the shopfloor. That’s where the magic and fun happens. Whether it’s filling a shelf, mopping a spillage, serving on the tills, just being present for the colleagues and the customers, that’s where I am at my happiest, where I am fulfilled and where the enjoyment is! When you mingle with the customers, spend time with the store colleagues, coach, listen and learn with them, your brain kicks in and you can see the opportunities to make everything simply BETTER! If you’re a manager, irrespective of your sector, allow yourself to get out there and see what happens at the grass roots. You’ll be a far better leader for it! And everyone, be it the store colleagues and / or the customers benefit. Living by your Purpose, Goal’s, Vision’s and Dream’s will also allow all of the above to flourish. It’s taken myself a while to get back on the right path. Now I deliver… Thank you for reading

One of the first questions you should ask is about the company's culture and values. Field service is a customer-facing role that requires communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. You want to know if the company fosters a positive and supportive work environment, how they reward and recognize their employees, and what their mission and vision are. You can also ask about the company's diversity and inclusion policies, how they handle feedback and complaints, and how they balance work and life for their field service reps.

After a lovely few weeks off with my family, I was excited to kick off 2024 with a great day at Chelsea Football Club earlier this week. Supporting individuals at the top of their game (in whatever industry) fascinates me and I’m hugely curious on recipes for success. Some of the cultural things I always look out for when I first enter a new environment: - How are people looked after on and off the ‘pitch’? - How do people dress, is there a collective identity? - How do people sit in the restaurant? - What’s the receptionist like - how do they make you feel? - What’s the vibe in the corridors? - How do people talk to each other / greet each other? - Are people clear on how their role feeds into the vision? - How are the values being lived? What might you add to this list of first impression cultural insights? Susan Charlesworth Jeremy Lowen Kate Hughes Chris Musgrove Amy Walters Cohen

The three things that people care most about at work: Uniforms, Desk Position, and Job Title. What you wear, where you sit, what you're called. I noticed my old employers had launched their new uniforms a couple of weeks ago, and it reminded me of the three things that we used to joke always seemed to cause the most consternation and argument amongst the team. Once when working in a global team, I was told we no longer needed to wear a tie. But yet, when we went into a meeting with the big boss, we'd all reach into our drawers, pull out a tie, and put it on. And I once heard that if you went to visit the Hong Kong office, the desk they gave you signified how important they thought you were. The closer to the window, the more you mattered. I've succumbed to the job title thing myself, too. When I was Head of Customer Innovation at HSBC, I insisted on that being the title, rather than the group-aligned 'Senior Customer Innovation Manager'. I figured there was no-one else in the team, so I must be the head of it, right? In some ways these are silly. But in others, you can see why they matter. Small ways to show status, feel valued, have some control in a role or big company where you might not always feel like you have it.

☺️Do you Personally Brand Yourself? I am committed to delegating some of my daily workload to an existing or new staff member in order to improve efficiency productivity To ensure that this delegation is successful, I will assess the current capabilities and workloads of existing staff while considering any new skills that may need to be developed Additionally, I will establish clear expectations for the delegate, as well as provide resources and guidance where needed Finally, I will stay in contact with the delegated staff to monitor progress #personalbranding

Long time ago, right after submitting my paper about working environment and company culture, during a transit at an airport, I couldn’t resist walking over to a coffee shop where this young man seemed so enthusiastic about his work, juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. From taking orders with a big smile and conversations that made everyone smile back, to making great tasting coffee, and serving customers like best buddies, to managing inventory and ensuring the shop runs smoothly, he was amazing. When I asked if that was his first job, he said it was not. At his previous job, he felt like a heartless person, constantly checked and questioned by the manager about timing, attire, cleanliness, and the way he dealt with people. Fault-finding seemed to be his manager’s favorite activity. But here, the manager doesn’t seem like a manager in the traditional sense. He is always keen to know what makes his team happy and how to have fun. He is always asking everyone if there is anything that can be done to make them feel good and to make the place more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone in need of a cup of coffee and a sandwich. 🎉 It’s not just the person on the job who needs to change their attitude towards their work on their own. It’s the managers, colleagues, environment, and most importantly, the culture around them that makes a difference. Very few people have jobs that seem mundane because the environment at home or at work makes it feel that way, yet they perform them with such zest. Others have the privilege of incredible professions of their choice and great professionals surrounding them, making their workplace a fun place, while also keeping their focus on day-to-day challenges with commitment 🏆 Is joy and enthusiasm a choice? If so, might we choose to imbue more joy … … even in activities that do not normally invoke joy? #environment #culture #workenvironment #companyculture