HR's Role in Building a High Performance Culture

This is your HR News Flash, your briefing on talent management and the world of work from HRCI. Culture is vital for developing and sustaining a healthy, high-performing organization. An intentional design is required to develop a high-performance culture, especially in today’s workplace climate. Here is how to drive higher performance at your organization.  First, distinguish between culture and climate. Climate consists of the systems and processes your organization has in place, such as rewards and performance management systems. Culture involves elements that we cannot see, yet it shapes our organizational perceptions and attitudes. This can include personal values, beliefs and assumptions. Second, identify high-performance culture and behaviors. Identify top managers who set inclusive cultural behaviors. Define the behaviors that drive a healthy and productive culture. Build language used to describe the behaviors you want to see used daily.  Lastly, develop a model. Culture is driven by shared learning experiences. Create a model that explains why culture is important for performance. Culture builds a baseline for measuring progress and strategies to meet your organization’s target goal. This concludes your HR News Flash. HRCI prepares HR leaders for the digital age. Thanks for listening. Check back soon for the workplace news you need. Learn more at HRCI.org.