Treat Culture Like Strategy

Episode 291 - How to Spot and Create a Great Workplace CultureCulture has become a defining factor for career satisfaction and success. For job seekers in particular, the search is no longer about compensation or title. It’s about finding an environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and align with the company’s mission and values. Although this was always a “good to have” in the past, it has become more and more important in recent year. It’s what HR professionals call a shift in the EVP, our employee value proposition. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Zrinka Lovrencic, the most experienced person I know when it comes to reviewing, analyzing, and assessing workplace culture. As the Managing Director at WorkPlus and previously at the helm of the coveted accreditation Great Place to Work Australia, Zrinka has helped hundreds of organizations recognize and build high-performing workplace cultures. In our conversation, we explored what makes a truly great workplace, how job seekers can assess culture before accepting a job, and the future of work post-pandemic. This blog post is a summary of our conversation. Read the full Blog on the Website31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Introduction and Background02:09 Transforming Workplace Culture05:02 Elements of a Great Workplace07:55 Job Hunting and Workplace Culture10:58 Navigating Disconnects in Values13:57 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Culture16:52 Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace19:12 Prioritizing Culture Over Compensation22:15 Assessing Company Values25:00 Identifying Red Flags in Organizations28:13 Unique Examples of Great Workplaces31:08 Future Trends in Workplace CultureLinks mentioned in this episode:Connect with Zrinka Lovrencic on LinkedInWRK+About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter