Trends in Workplace Culture

What will be the biggest cultural shifts coming to the workplace in 2018? The ways that companies approach their culture are constantly evolving. 2018 is no different — organizations are looking to improve their workplace culture to keep pace during the new year.So, what new trends and best practices should organizations look out for in 2018? CultureIQ

Culture Strategist Rea Abrahams dove into this topic during a recent ‘fireside chat’ with a panel of trusted culture experts. Read on for our recap of the conversation and their insights on the culture trends to keep an eye on this year.

But First, Some Context

We held this ‘fireside chat’ in a recent webinar, where our panel answered questions our attendees had submitted — we had over 200 culture questions to sift through! You can watch the hour-long webinar here. We also discussed how to scale culture as you scale your company, how to motivate leaders to embody culture, and 2018 culture trends we’re looking out for. Our panel of culture experts included: Chris WilliamsManaging Director at Root, Inc, a creative consultancy helping organizations face strategic change, onboarding, and culture transformation. Brandon SmithA speaker, writer, executive coach, and professor focused on eliminating workplace dysfunction. Brandon writes about culture and workplace health on this blog, The Workplace Therapist. Tania LunaA partner at LifeLabs, which specializes in trainings for companies going through rapid growth. Tania is also the author of ‘Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable & Engineer the Unexpected.’Robin ZanderA consultant, event organizer, and cafe owner working with individuals and organizations to maximize their potential. Robin is also the author of ‘Responsive: What it Takes to Create a Thriving Organization.’