Culture and Engagement Overview

This section covers ways to establish a healthy culture in your organization and boost employee engagement.

What Is Culture and Engagement?

An organization’s culture is the common values, beliefs, and behaviors that define the workplace. It is influenced by factors such as how the workplace feels, how leaders act, and how decisions are made.

Engagement shows how deeply employees connect with the organization's culture, affecting their happiness and participation in the workplace.

Who Are the Stakeholders for Culture and Engagement?

Culture and engagement in government organizations is primarily driven by senior leadership and direct supervisors. HR plays a big part in defining and upholding the policies that reinforce this culture. Additionally, tech talent and all employees play a critical role in providing feedback and participating in engagement initiatives to shape the organizational culture effectively.

What Is Covered in This Section?

We'll navigate the vital elements of employee culture and engagement in government organizations, highlighting their significant impact on attracting and retaining tech talent.

• We'll discuss the integration of diverse cultural values and engagement strategies to align with the unique challenges faced by tech professionals transitioning from the private sector

• We'll outline effective methods for assessing and enhancing organizational culture through employee feedback and recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)

• We'll provide strategies to foster a healthy organizational culture, such as clear communication of vision and values, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance management adjustments tailored for tech talent