Is the ideal organizational culture a “family” or a “team”?

When I’m on an intake call with a client prior to launching a new search, we spend much time discussing the company’s organizational culture. I ask them to describe it to me. Often, I’m told, “We are more a family than a typical employer / employee environment”. We all understand what that basically means. The employer and leadership strive to genuinely take care of their employees. They treat their employees with respect and empathy. Take an active interest in their lives outside of the workplace and often engage in social activities and have fun. 

Brooke

Sales / Training Associate - CT - 5031

Product Management Director - 5033

Senior Estimator – Remote – 5048

Jim

Architectural Lighting Sales Director - Remote - 4923

Product Manager – Architectural Lighting - Remote - 4925

Assistant to Chairman – Remote/IL 5032

Regional Sales Manager – Southeast - 5037

Human Resources Manager - IL - 5040

Cass

Regional Principal - Northeast - 4980

Outside Sales - CT - 5015

Lighting Quotations Specialist – NV - 5038

Lighting Project Manager – NV - 5039

Jacque

Lighting Quotations - NY - 4976

Outside Sales – Corporate Events - 5022

Outside Sales – Theatrical / Lighting Gear- 5023

Outside Sales – Exhibit Sales - 5024

Outside Sales – TV & Film - Los Angeles - 5025

Lighting Designer – AZ – 5046

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