Beyond Policies: Exploring Organizational Culture's Impact On Employee Well-Being
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The well-being of employees in every firm is significantly shaped by the organizational culture. Identifying important cultural elements and evaluating how well organizational policies and practices support employee welfare are the main goals of this study, which looks at how organizational culture affects employee well-being in the Indian environment. Surveys and qualitative interviews were used in conjunction with a mixed-methods approach to gather data from 103 participants. The study set out to determine which aspects of Indian organizations' cultures positively or negatively affect workers' well-being; second, it sought to identify cultural elements that support or undermine workers' well-being; and third, it sought to assess how well-functioning current organizational policies and practices are in fostering workers' well-being. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, correlation analysis, and qualitative interviews were all included in the study process. Positive opinions of the work environment, communication styles, and leadership style were found among the workforce using descriptive statistics. The significance of cultivating a good culture was highlighted by correlation analysis, which showed strong relationships between organizational culture dimensions and employee well-being indicators. Key cultural elements influencing worker well-being were found through qualitative interviews. These characteristics included incentives and recognition, communication styles, and leadership philosophies. The outcomes emphasized how important organizational policies and procedures are in fostering worker well-being. Key factors that have been identified as influencing employee wellbeing include flexible work schedules, employee support programs, performance evaluation systems, and health and wellness activities. Further highlighting the predictive efficacy of corporate culture factors on different aspects of employee well-being was regression analysis. In summary, this study offers insightful information about the intricate relationships that exist between employee well-being, policy, and organizational culture in Indian companies. Organizations may establish conditions that support employee well-being by emphasizing a healthy culture and putting in place sensible regulations. This will eventually lead to increased employee satisfaction and corporate success
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