Train and educate employees
Every business has a plan, a vision and core values however one issue is that not all have an integrated and systematic approach for teaching employees what these values really mean and struggle to hold those who do not follow and understand these values in account. Leaders need to lay down the key values clearly to their employees and let them know what is and isn’t acceptable. However, it is not just the employees that need understanding. There needs to be self-awareness amongst leaders so that they do not fall into the trap of hypocrisy and disillusionment.
Focus on welfare and performance
Creating a culture within the workplace that centres on welfare and performance incorporates a social awareness and social management element. Things like putting in place the ability to receive feedback would help leader identify the areas of the company that needs help and will also narrow down potential perpetrators. An example of this is the 360-degree feedback. This is a tool that provides each employee the chance to receive performance feedback from his or her supervisor or manager.
Connect goals with performance and results
Your integrated and systematic approach must be able to connect to goals with performance and then to results. Those who express the toxic behavior within the workplace environment can affect those nearby, but can particularly be an issue in an tasks involving teamwork. But if you have a performance-based system that distinctly establishes roles, goals, and expectations, regulates employees’ output to your important goals and results, and handle routine coaching sessions with those doing the work, you will be capable of identifying the toxic members from the hard-working members.
To avoid avoid a ‘Rio Tinto’ culture in your workplace, it is crucial that business leaders set a precedent and provide a working environment that employees can thrive in. Situations such as sexual harassment and racism can establish extremely unsafe environments which can cost an organization. Therefore, creating a safe culture within the workplace will benefit the business in the long run and help reach its objectives.