Productivity is a very personal matter and depends on one’s input. It is totally dependent on the employee and how he/she sees her work responsibility. You cannot force someone to work because nobody’s a kid here.

What evidence do we have about this link?

Studies suggest that the environment plays a crucial role in enhancing or decreasing employee productivity. According to a study, a result-oriented culture affects individual mindset. There will be a continuous drive to achieve high-level outcomes quickly in a cost-efficient manner.

Actions speak louder than words

• Since routine tasks are now performed remotely, it is important for leaders and managers to call attention to several aspects of culture and discuss why that matters.

• Create policies that empower individual and team productivity.

• For instance, if a team is engaged in a discussion about how to improve customer waiting time, the nature of the problem-solving should reflect the core cultural values.