#DebutTalk Twitter Chat - Company Culture

#DebutTalk Twitter Chat - Company Culture Were going to say this right here, right now. Company culture can truly make or break a business for what is a company without a productive and happy workforce? A great company culture is difficult to achieve. So this week we enlisted the help of FDM Group, a firm that prides itself on its great company culture, to provide us with their sage wisdom. We were also joined by Jeffery Lovejoy, FDM Groups UK and Ireland Recruitment Manager.Read on for the best insights from last weeks #DebutTalk: Q1. What does a great company culture look like? Our hosts said: A1. A great company culture inspires greatness in all. It’s one people want to talk shout about both inside outside work #DebutTalk https://t.co/sW80TaBjlF â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A1 Watch the team in action. Do they have the pep to their step, smile, Laugh, but work hard too. if so apply! #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A1 2/3 When researching a company go visit them on sight! Many companies like @FDMGroup run open evenings. #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A1 3/3 Open evenings are a great opportunity to be able to see the Company culture 1st hand and gain some insight. #DebutTalk #FDMcareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A1 If the company supports your learning and development, its probably a company worth staying with #debuttalk #fdmcareers â€" Kate Francey (@kvfrancey) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   A1 Fun, collaborative, supportive and as interested in your personal development as the organisations outputs #Debuttalk @DebutCareers â€" Cat Turhan (@cattyfantastic) February 16, 2017 A1 Its when every employees voice is heardrespected. A place of creativityteam work, where youre happy to walk in every day #DebutTalk â€" OlgaK. (@KoolMissOK) February 16, 2017 A1) Ideally should feature: Mass collaboration Learning networking opportunities Advocacy Beers #DebutTalk â€" Alex Bourgeois ???? (@wakanouka) February 16, 2017 A1. It looks open. Where employees feel safe, listened to. A company whos vision has a strong buy-in from the employees. #DebutTalk https://t.co/19NnyLOZPY â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) February 16, 2017 A1: There is no barrier between the highest and lowest levels in the company you feel at ease knowing you are valued regardless #DebutTalk https://t.co/TC6wtxce2y â€" Hiran Adhia (@Hiran_Adhia) February 16, 2017 Q2. Should transparency be a key part of every company’s culture? Why/Why not? Our hosts said: A2. W/out transparency, people loose trust. Our @juicerio social feed to puts our culture on display #DebutTalk https://t.co/OEyWhG6H7P https://t.co/xp6aXW9lET â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A2 Yes! Finding the right career is like finding the perfect marriage both parties needs to say I do! Its about fit #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A2 2/3 You have to remember that at the end of the day you want to be happy and enjoy what you do. #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A2 3/3 A company with a strong culture that matches you as a person. Thats when you find the perfect career marriage #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   A2: It would be ideal! Transparency can really amp up the trust you have internally externally and deepen relationships! #DebutTalk https://t.co/hj2plYmjFW â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) February 16, 2017 A2. Yes! Being open, honest allowing colleagues to voice their opinions develops trust and stronger relationships??????#DebutTalk https://t.co/4RI8UDfFjB â€" Fumi (@FumiETC) February 16, 2017 A2: at the risk of being a contrarian, transparency is gr8 but with limits. You cant have 100 people trying to cook a meal. #debuttalk â€" Michele Trusolino (@MrTruso) February 16, 2017 A2: Ideally yes, however this is often not the case, especially in big companies with a lot of layers. #DebutTalk https://t.co/s5HEPhOpxE â€" Cristina Astorri (@Ascrissy) February 16, 2017 Q3. Is it easier to create a great company culture in a small company? Our hosts said: It may look easier in smaller companies, but if your values are wrong, your culture will reflect that, big or small #DebutTalk #FDMCareers https://t.co/VuRNWp7JOd â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A3 Big or Small it doesnt matter. Culture needs to come from the top down. Those at the top set the standard. #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A3 2/3 Yes its easier in a smaller company but some of the best cultures Iv seen have been from Global Companies #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A3 3/3 Global Companies that have strong company cultures make it apart of their DNA. Thats just who they are. #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   @DebutCareers A3. Often. Easier for different layers to get to know each other etc. But that’s no excuse for big ones not to try. #debuttalk â€" Zaki Dogliani (@ZakiDogliani) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers A3: Easier because its less people to include, but also perhaps harder with less resources at your disposal. #DebutTalk â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) February 16, 2017 A3. You dont have to know everyone for a great culture. Strong company values can be strong enough to feel part of it #DebutTalk â€" Ellie Taylor (@ellietayloruk) February 16, 2017 A3. Never really thought about it until tonights #DebutTalk but honestly bad company culture can actually halt your ability to enjoy life! â€" Miss Sophie (@letsdostuffs) February 16, 2017 Q4. Name an organisation with a fantastic company culture, and tell us why. Our hosts said: A4 Loads check out @FDMGroup @Virgin both with One thing in common Work Hard Have fun attitude with strong values #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Great point! It’s about balancing hard work with fun moments like a #mannequinchallenge #DebutTalk #FDMCareers https://t.co/YcpHVNLpbp https://t.co/W7u3muKcO2 â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 I couldnt agree more. They make you feel like family even though your not apart of the company. #debuttalk https://t.co/xGMDY30cnM â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   A4: @Skyscanner! Flexible working conditions, healthy work-life balance, big on personal development, collaboration innovation #DebutTalk https://t.co/OTIHcgRxJ0 â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers 100% @nextofficial. A great retailer to work for. Super supportive whilst I was at uni and just great teams #DebutTalk pic.twitter.com/TmkzJpHaFY â€" Tom Wakelin ?? (@T_Twake) February 16, 2017 Other than @DebutCareers ofc, I feel @DeloitteUK has a good culture, due to their treatment of candidates during recruitment #DebutTalk â€" Sonali Gidwani (@sonaliggidwani) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers cheesy, but @MicrosoftUK its the only company Ive interviewed at that made me feel 100% comfortable being me #DebutTalk â€" Ben Donkor ?? (@FR314) February 16, 2017 Q5. How important is company culture for the success of a business? Our hosts said: .@DebutCareers A5. Incredibly important! No one wants to work for or with a company with an awful culture #DebutTalk pic.twitter.com/bdENgRMX0j â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A5 When a company has the right culture it drives the right behaviour which creates more #Opportunity for employees #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   A5. Company culture is crucial for employee productivity and happiness. If companies arent looking to improve this, leave! #DebutTalk â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers A5. It definitely has an impact on productivity, motivation and can deliver great results. #DebutTalk â€" Sonali Gidwani (@sonaliggidwani) February 16, 2017 A5 Very. If you feel valued as an employee, you are more productive and make the companys mission your own. #DebutTalk @DebutCareers â€" OlgaK. (@KoolMissOK) February 16, 2017 A5: Its imperative especially when there has been a restructure or a change of leadership. If the team isnt working well then ??#DebutTalk https://t.co/g1Hl8Y1lfF â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) February 16, 2017 Q6. Is company culture purely about employee happiness? Our hosts said: A6. Much bigger than just staff happiness. A great culture inspires and impacts others, like partners and clients #DebutTalk #FDMcareers https://t.co/P9dMq3ppVg â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A6 1/2 Company culture also drives consumer customer experience behaviour which will drive the businesses forward #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 A6 2/2 Look @Apple for example. One of the most popular brands in the world and their company culture drives Consumer behaviour #DebutTalk â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   A6.Happiness isnt everything. Its about empowerment, encouraging learning, working towards building a great legacy together #DebutTalk https://t.co/2bTQGMQujs â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers nope, but its often linked to happiness. Your company should foster a culture of learning, improving yourself #DebutTalk â€" Ben Donkor ?? (@FR314) February 16, 2017 @DebutCareers A6: Im really sick of the rhetoric of millennials want ping pong tables like yes I want perks but also substantial things â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) February 16, 2017 Q7. Bonus Question: Tell us about your workplace company culture experiences. Our hosts said: A7. At #FDMcareers we encourage more than just hard work. CSR campaigns like #Movember inspire competition and fun! #DebutTalk #FDMCareers pic.twitter.com/LdY6xT7qiy â€" FDM Group (@FDMGroup) February 16, 2017 A7 @FDMGroup we work hard to focus on inspiring #Graduates #Digitalcareers and have a fun working environment #DebutTalk #FDMCareers â€" Jeffery Lovejoy (@JefferyLovejoy1) February 16, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said:   @DebutCareers A7. @youngposthk @IISuperwomanII #DebutTalk #fdmcareers couldnt fit my excitement into 140 characters ?? pic.twitter.com/0mOJ1iEMBf â€" Sonali Gidwani (@sonaliggidwani) February 16, 2017 A7: American workplace culture is VASTLY different to the UK. I think it is more about the individual #DebutTalk https://t.co/shp30kaYcJ â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) February 16, 2017 Next weeks topic: A topic close to our hearts for next weeks #DebutTalk: Mental Health at Work. Were looking forward to seeing you all there! pic.twitter.com/SGAz2CNWjK â€" Debut (@DebutCareers) February 16, 2017 Join us for a much needed chat about mental health at work! You can RSVP to our Facebook event here. Images via Pexels, Unsplash Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter