Leadership Tip

How to gauge organisational culture

When deciding whether to accept a job offer, one big factor to consider is the organisational culture. Finding out whether the workplace will be a good fit for you can be tough – so it's important to ask questions during the interview.

Before you say yes to a prospective company, it's advisable to find out what you can about its culture. Finding an organisation with a good culture fit can help you discover your purpose in the job. You can try and gauge workplace culture by asking questions during the interview:

  1. Ask how the team has evolved during the pandemic.
  2. Discuss what the company has done to help their employees stay connected while working remotely.
  3. Try and uncover how the organisation recognises and rewards its staff.
  4. It can also be helpful to ask how the company addresses failure.
  5. Ask what the company is doing to promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the company.

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