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Most leaders think their company culture is strong until... ↳ Quiet quitting increases, ↳ Team productivity and morale drop, ↳ The company starts losing money without clear reasons. 📌 Here are 8 signs your company culture is fragile and could break at any moment: 1) Office Gossip: Rumors and negative talk are common. 2) Apathy: Employees seem disinterested or unmotivated. 3) Resistance to Change: New ideas are met with doubt or rejection. 4) Blame Game: People quickly blame others when things go wrong. 5) Fear of Speaking Up: Employees hesitate to voice concerns or ideas. 6) Inconsistent Policies: Rules and policies constantly change or are ignored. 7) Cliques: Small, exclusive groups dominate, creating divisions within the team. 8) Work-Life Imbalance: Employees feel pressured to work long hours or weekends. Even one sign is a signal to make changes. A company's culture is the foundation for its success. And it's a leader's job to build this foundation strong and resilient. ♻️ Share this checklist with your network to strengthen company cultures. 🔔 For more valuable content, follow me, Victoria Repa.
The blame game means there is a lack of personal ownership amongst teams, which usually stems from a lack of trust between the leader and the rest of the team.
Your insights on company culture are invaluable, Victoria Repa. Building a strong and resilient foundation is key to success. Thank you for sharing these important signs to watch out for.
Employees energy and motivation (of lack of it) will tell you a lot about the company culture. 100%, Victoria Repa
Resistance to change is the most common one I’ve found. The most dangerous words against innovation are “because we’ve always done it this way.”
Culture is the backbone of any company. If you spot these signs, it's time to act. Strengthen communication, foster inclusivity, and encourage feedback. A healthy culture boosts morale, productivity, and overall success.
Psychological safety is so important!
The sooner you recognize these signs, the lesser the overall damage. A broken culture is hard to fix.
Apathy in the workplace signals deeper issues. Reignite motivation by creating a supportive and engaging environment.
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2wI like the idea of "positive gossip" Make a habit of talking up your coworkers even when they're not around.