WHAT MAKES EMPLOYEES PROUD OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS?
Here are the 10 factors our research shows are most strongly related to organizational pride:
1. GIVING BACK
Employees are proud of their organizations if they give back to the community by supporting local charities.
2. OPTIMISM
Employees who are optimistic about the future of their organization and their own personal future there are more proud of their organizations.
3. QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Employees who believe their organization provides excellent products or services are more proud to work there.
4. HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE
If employees have the decision-making authority they need and if senior management makes clear-cut decisions, employees are more likely to be proud to work there.
5. RESPECT OF EMPLOYEES
Organizational pride is stronger for employees if they believe management listens to them and if their coworkers respect them.
6. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Organizations that provide their employees with opportunities to learn new skills have prouder employees.
7. COST CONTROL
Organizational pride is stronger in organizations where the employees believe that the quality of the products and services provided are not sacrificed to control costs.
8. SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Employees who feel a strong sense of personal accomplishment from their work are more proud of their organizations.
9. BENEFITS
Employees who are satisfied with their employee benefits are more proud to work in their organizations.
10. TRANSPARENCY
Organizations that clearly explain the steps they are taking to reach their goals have prouder employees.