{"id":4291,"date":"2022-02-10T10:22:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4291"},"modified":"2023-11-03T11:16:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:16:53","slug":"workplace-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/workplace-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Workplace Culture May Be Preventing You from Hiring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you don\u2019t have to. This week\u2019s hospitality in the news topic: why your workplace culture may be preventing you from hiring (and retaining) workers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you think about what attracts candidates to your business, what are some of the things that come to mind? You probably answered pay, flexible scheduling, or simply \u2013 \u201cbecause we\u2019re hiring.\u201d But what you might now know is that one of the most important \u201cperks\u201d employees want from their next job is a \u201cpositive work culture.\u201d In fact, a recent <\/span>Branch survey<\/span><\/a> of 3,000 hourly workers shows 45% want a better workplace environment. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Workplace culture has been a popular topic lately, particularly in the hospitality industry. Throughout the pandemic, we\u2019ve heard stories of restaurant employees being harassed for things like upholding mask and\/or vaccine mandates. Even before the pandemic, restaurant industry work culture didn\u2019t exactly have the best reputation. Complaints from employees during the pandemic only compounded the culture issue. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does workplace culture impact hiring?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

When your workplace culture has a negative perception \u2013 whether it be from actual employees or an outside perspective \u2013 it can impact hiring and retention efforts. If prospective candidates know they will have to work in a toxic or unhealthy environment, they\u2019ll be hesitant to apply. With so many jobs available today, especially in the hospitality industry, it\u2019s easy to lose great candidates to your competition. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most popular ways job seekers hear about available positions is through word-of-mouth referrals. Meaning that if your current employees don\u2019t view your culture in a positive light, they\u2019re likely to pass that information along to friends and family, preventing future applications. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee retention is closely tied to hiring. If you have low retention rates (like the hospitality industry historically does), you\u2019ll have to hire more. If you\u2019re having trouble hiring, you\u2019ll be short-staffed. Being short-staffed can lead to customer complaints. Complaints can impact culture. And the cycle continues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ways you can improve workplace culture<\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you think your workplace culture might be preventing you from hiring and retaining employees, there are some things you can do to try and improve it. Here are a few ideas:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n