At Scorpion Associates, Culture Is Crucial to Success
Indianapolis, IN, October 30, 2015 (Newswire.com) - “It’s a story to which anyone who has ever been a hiring manager can relate,” said Joslyn. “You hire someone who has the credentials for the role, but he or she just doesn’t fit in with the existing crew. The person’s approach to the work is different than the one everyone else takes, and it causes conflict. Sometimes a little friction is a good thing, but when it’s a cultural issue, it’s bad.”
When teammates share the same values, differing views can be combined to create unique solutions that might not come to light any other way. “Alternative viewpoints are at the heart and soul of innovation,” Joslyn claimed. However, without an agreement on which ideals should guide behavior, people tend to aim at different targets for selfish reasons. In this mismatched setting, it’s difficult to develop solid ties with co-workers, output and engagement suffer, and creativity is stifled. Stated Joslyn, “Creating and maintaining an uplifting workplace tone is obviously vital for any company to succeed.”
"Alternative viewpoints are at the heart and soul of innovation,"
Joslyn , Director of Operations
How Scorpion Associates’ Director Purposefully Creates Company Culture
Joslyn and the other Scorpion Associates leaders agree that there are specific steps to take to make sure the right culture is created and refined. “Culture is a vague thing, so we focus on concrete action steps. Good recruiting and hiring practices, team building, and training comprise the foundation of a quality milieu.”
For example, Scorpion Associates has a highly progressive advancement policy. Management promotes on the basis of results, not tenure or status. It means that, when seeking new additions to the firm, it’s important to find driven applicants with direction and purpose. Anyone looking to punch a clock isn’t going to fit in well, Joslyn asserts.
Also, the firm sponsors social events that encourage teammates to get to know one another in a relaxed setting. Scorpion Associates’ crew enjoys bowling nights, dinners out, and other activities that allow them to step out of their work roles.
Finally, training is something in which Joslyn and the Scorpion Associates managers invest significant resources. Not only does the company provide chances for continual learning, but leaders also pair new hires with personal guides. “In this way, our values aren’t just taught. They’re modeled right from day one. Culture is just too important to take for granted,” Joslyn concluded.
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