Episode 291 - How to Spot and Create a Great Workplace Culture

Culture 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. 

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 02:09 Transforming Workplace Culture
• 05:02 Elements of a Great Workplace
• 07:55 Job Hunting and Workplace Culture
• 10:58 Navigating Disconnects in Values
• 13:57 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Culture
• 16:52 Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
• 19:12 Prioritizing Culture Over Compensation
• 22:15 Assessing Company Values
• 25:00 Identifying Red Flags in Organizations
• 28:13 Unique Examples of Great Workplaces
• 31:08 Future Trends in Workplace Culture

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Zrinka Lovrencic on LinkedIn
• WRK+

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, 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. 

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