When it comes to culture, many people see it as something external to fix when in reality they are often the key to any change they’re looking to achieve. I never imagined that I’d be the catalyst for such a change, or that a simple green-checked bowtie would be my secret weapon to a happier workplace.
Let me take you back to where it all began. I was working in an organization where the IT department was situated below ground. Now, I’m not talking about a cozy, well-lit lower level. This was the kind of basement that was not so welcoming. It was gloomy, dreary and had an aura about it that threw off my sense of happiness. It was lit up with fluorescent lighting and the windows were barely big enough to let in the light most people would need to be motivated.
