Striking a balance: What’s an ideal work culture for young professionals?
A work culture that prioritises flexibility, work-life balance and career advancement could boost staff motivation to work productively.
SHAH ALAM - A work culture that prioritises flexibility, work-life balance and career advancement opportunities are among the desires or dreams of workers under 30s when serving in a company.
Assistant manager Siti Nur Fatehah Mazlan, 28, said that such a culture could boost staff motivation to work productively and generate new ideas relevant to current circumstances for the benefit of the employer.
She acknowledged that there might be a diversity of cultural preferences in companies as each has its own taste, but it was not a big issue as long as there was an agreement to create a harmonious work environment.
"Companies would also earn a good reputation due to a positive, balanced and inclusive work atmosphere, impressing the public with their work processes and management.
"Employees, in turn, can work more efficiently, effectively and without complaints even if they have to come to the office five days a week or work outside office hours," she said.
Meanwhile, hotel employee Muhammad Nor Fariz Abd Aziz, 26, stressed that a healthy work environment, an attitude of generosity and mutual respect should be emphasised by all parties regardless of hierarchy.
"I believe it is challenging to please everyone just to achieve this kind of work culture and many things need fine-tuning.
"However, there should be tolerance among each other so that the work environment is not awkward and everyone can focus on their tasks," he said.
On the other hand, digital marketing executive Nurhafizaulfa Jamal Bahar, 26, also agreed on fostering a positive work culture as it was a crucial factor to consider when working in any company.
She added that guidance from good coordinators or managers was important, along with openness and effective communication within a team.
"As employees, we should feel that our opinions are heard, valued and not disregarded," she said.
For Human Resources Executive Sharifah Syed Ahmad, 25, companies needed to practise a fair and non-discriminatory work culture.