Episode 5: Does your organisation ask too much of it's staff?

Most charities don't set out to create a culture of self-sacrifice. But many have, gradually and unintentionally. In this episode, Alex explores how charity cultures ask too much of their people, why it happens, and what leaders can do to start changing it. What we cover•       How a culture of purpose tips into a culture of self-sacrifice•       Why the sector's greatest strength is also its greatest risk•       How well-intentioned values create unintended expectations•       How presenteeism is set from the top without leaders realising•       Four steps to start building a healthier culture Key takeawayYour charity's culture is either asking your people to live to work, or work to live. Changing it requires someone to name it, review the culture honestly, and decide to do things differently. That someone is you. Research referenced•       70% of charity leaders have become more concerned about employee burnout in the past year•       66% say their concerns about recruitment and retention have got worse over the same period The four steps•       1. Audit your culture: what do your values, language, and behaviour actually communicate to your team?•       2. Actively challenge presenteeism: name overwork, model the change, ask if objectives are realistic•       3. Invest in wellbeing that goes deeper than training: culture and skills must work together•       4. Get every leader on board: culture change requires every manager to understand and model the shift Resources and links•       Resources and links•       Book a free call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk•       Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram About Alex NunnAlex is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. www.clearseacoaching.co.uk