“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” – this phrase tends to make its rounds on LinkedIn, but what does it mean for the modern workplace? Simply put, even if you have a solid business plan, you can’t effectively execute it without a thriving culture.
As we head into our 14th year of business at Uproar, we know culture is not a one-and-done effort. We are evolving at every stage of the agency, including our shift to a fully remote model. For us, a remote-first culture means that while most of our daily work is virtual, we still value human connection over everything.
In fact, Florida Trend recently named Uproar one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida, which shows it is possible to cultivate a supportive and empowering culture, even while working from home.
Here’s our playbook for Uproar’s remote-first company culture:
Define It
If you want to give your culture space to flourish, you must first define it. For us, the very ethos of Uproar’s culture is built around our core values: Teamwork, Transparency, Trust, Accountability, Results, Relationships and Transformation.
Grow It
Once you have your values, use these as the framework for your culture. This is your North Star through every stage of growth.
For example, if you’re looking for a way to prioritize teamwork in a remote environment, look for any chance to get people collaborating. At Uproar, we give every team member the option to use a coworking space, no matter where they’re located. We also invest in travel by regularly bringing teams and clients together to meet up in person.
Another constant for Uproar’s culture is our emphasis on wellbeing and growth. With year-round half-day Fridays, paid volunteer time, winter breaks, wellness hours and time off for birthdays, we give everyone space to support a healthy work life balance. Plus, our focus on development allows us to give each team member their own individual growth path through personalized training and continued education reimbursement.
Revise It
The phrase “don’t look back” has no place in company culture. Reflection is a key element for any dynamic workplace, and even if you’ve always done things a certain way, you can still try something new. At Uproar, we use a combination of employee feedback, internal analysis, market research and idea sharing to examine and transform our culture – all with our core values in the driver’s seat.
Want to work with our team and be a part of our transformative company culture? Contact us.
