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Work Culture 

Work Culture is an imperative attribute of any organisation. It holds the power to increase or decrease the quality of productivity with regards to duties. Various organisations adopt dynamic and innovative cultures to attract employees whereas some rely on a stern approach. Large scale companies tend to prefer the former whereas small scale companies prefer the latter. As we proceed, it will become effortless to analyse the differences and draw conclusions on work culture. 

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The present work environment is dynamic, complex and perpetually augmenting. The level of competition is high which demands a higher quality of work creating a need for smart employees. In the current day scenario, organisations are opting for an employee friendly culture in order to improve their employee branding and attract competent employees. But out of numerous bustling organisations, a few still focus on cost-cutting and a more stern approach to work culture. 

One such small scale organisation was NVS Travel Solutions where the director was insightful about the benefits of having a culture with the focus is solely on work and not recreational activities. The director shared instances where the company has analysed a significant growth in the quality of work when employees were told not to fraternise. They also noticed that being stern about leaves and deadlines made their employees more responsible. Their “No-Paid Leaves” policy increased the work force presence in the organisation and a slight rise in productivity was evident. 

Moreover, the director of NVS Travel Solutions also added that the company does not provide lunch or any perks apart from a decent salary. He believes that this is the best approach as it saves the organisation from various costs that would otherwise be incurred and increases the efficiency of the workforce at the same time.

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The personality of an organisation is weighed by the culture that is carried out. It resonates across all aspects of a business and affects its overall creativity and success. An interview with Bhoomika Manjunath, an employee at OnePlus, enabled us to dissect the various employee-friendly approaches and growth-oriented atmosphere that has successfully captured employee morale.

The culture at OnePlus embraces risk-takers and incites them to be idealists, mavericks and technicians. Team culture is encouraged by the senior managers as they believe that employees that have a sense of belongingness are more likely to stay at your company. The company prioritises trust and teamwork which is paramount especially when working with millennials. Any disputes or cases of harassment are instantly taken care of by the HR to promote a healthy and friendly work environment.

It was also learned that, at OnePlus, it is a common practice to attend launches and events such as the music festival and the employees are provided with various amenities to incorporate their needs. Work culture is a reflection of a company’s core values. A strong work culture exists when the right mix of employee satisfaction and productivity is achieved.


Written by:

Nireeksha Makam

Niveditha Reddy G.

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    MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS FOR EMPLOYEES

An organization aims at earning profits for its growth and development, to provide quality goods to its customers and to protect the environment. Employees play a key role in achieving these objectives.  Motivation is an inner desire that drives an individual to achieve their goals. This inner desire is not everlasting hence individuals must be reminded of their goals timely. Employees’ motivational factors play an important role in engaging and inspiring the employees to efficiently and effectively accomplish organizational objectives.

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A successful business always caters to the needs of its employees. Having highly motivated employees helps in increasing productivity, creativity and the overall performance of the organization. It also improves the psychological state of an individual and helps in reducing stress levels. Overall, employees feel happy and satisfied in their workplace and do not feel obligated or forced to work. Ganesh Provisions is a general store owned by Mr. Binja Ram in Electronic city. He comes from a family who has been in this line of business from a very long time now. His store has all varieties of daily use products—from food to personal hygiene. When asked him about how he motivates his assistant who helps him in the store, he said “I don’t see him as a worker. I see him as a person who is a part of my own family.”

When running a small business, it is essential to connect with your workers on a much closer level. Mr. Binja Ram has always treated Raju, his assistant, as his own brother. Apart from giving him salary, food and shelter, he also gives him moral support. He says that Raju has always been loyal and efficient in his work.

 This shows us that  it is not only financial incentives that motivate an employee to work better, but also that providing an employee with moral support and motivation goes a long way in helping an individual work effectively too.

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Motivation can be provided to employees through two types of incentives-financial and non-financial. Employees need to be motivated to stay on their job with the help of exciting salaries, bonuses, holidays, promotions, better means of transportation, maternity leaves, etc. In big organisations, the top level management also caters to the need of their employees on a very personal level by providing day care facilities for babies, helping employees financially for their future development or acquiring new skill sets.

Daily Needs is a supermarket owned by Mr. Rajesh Gopal consisting of various products ranging from daily necessities, personal hygiene, stationery, household products, etc. His way of motivating employees is by catering to all their needs and creating a pleasant work environment such that the employees are stress free and comfortable. He occasionally gives them bonuses during festivals. He pays closer attention to his employees and believes that communication is key. He also believes that a mentally and physically healthy employee is important for work efficiency.


Since he owns a bigger business it is not easy to fulfil all the needs and at the same time motivate all the employees compared to the smaller business. But in his own ways, Mr. Rajesh keeps his employees satisfied through the financial and non-financial incentives he provides to his employees.

Written by:

Hemanisha

Disha