Culture
An organisational culture of care, inclusivity and genuine collaboration empowers Staff and individuals. Culture is crafted by people – from your leadership and stakeholders to your Individuals, your unique
combination of business and social goals, the WISE space and environment, and the industry you connect to.
A culture of recognition, working together and valuing each other supports well-being.
Going ' Above and Beyond'
A non-institutional, ‘above and beyond’ approach is a cornerstone of the culture of the organisation. Trust and respect are created through understanding of individual needs, creating a safe space to learn and potentially fail, and providing sufficient time and the right equipment to perform well.
WISEs are committed to the health and wellbeing of Individuals. Individuals know that they can turn to Staff when they need to address issues both within and external to the workplace. Having trusting relationships at the WISE between staff and individuals facilitates troubleshooting workplace dynamics in a safe environment and in a timely manner.
Valuing individual abilities creates a culture of respect. Staff and individuals share in a culture of mutual respect and appreciation by, for instance, listening to one another. A respectful work environment means that you are given an appropriate amount of time to do the task without being pressured, and that you have the right equipment to do the job.
Belonging
An organisational culture that is accepting, inclusive, and disability-aware creates spaces of belonging for and with individuals.
A culture of support can be established in the first week of employment. Individuals are matched with a staff member ‘Buddy’ on their first day of employment. The Buddy will induct the individual, have lunch with them, answer any questions they might have, and introduce them to other team members.
Everyone has good and bad days. It is important to acknowledge when someone is struggling in the workplace so that they are not faced with unrealistic work expectations. Putting pressure on someone on a bad day can exacerbate stress levels, or worse, impact upon their health and well-being. A range of understandings are core to the culture essential in a WISE-Ability model: Difference, Calm, Accepting, and Positivity. Relationships in the workplace are important, and there is a need to keep an eye out for any signs of conflict that could interfere with performance at work.
High Quality Products and Services
WISE compete with commercial organisations in the marketplace. A culture of high-quality products/services is essential for building meaningful relationships, reputation, and social purpose.
WISE staff and individuals are invested in producing high-quality products and services as a business. WISE are inclusive businesses striving for both quality of products and workplace conditions. Individuals experience meaningful and purposeful work when they are invested in the team, the goals, daily operations, and the success of the business.
