How to create a great workplace culture and transform your business

Attracting and retaining great staff, including skilled technicians, are not all about the pay on offer. They’re also about the culture of the workplace.

Do your staff feel part of the team? Are they learning and developing in terms of what they want to do? And, ultimately, are they enjoying themselves in the job they’re doing?

So, how do you create a workplace culture that’s attractive to the very best talent? Craig Baills, from Highfield Mechanical and the ARCA council, joins David Fraser for a conversation filled with strategies, ideas, tips and insights.

We cover:

  • Tips to improve culture
  • Reward and recognition
  • Staff communications strategies
  • What works and what doesn’t.

It’s filled with useful tips and advice. We hope you’ll enjoy it.

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This article was published 16/11/2021 and the content is current as at the date of publication.