Why consider climate?

• Climate is a key capability for innovation and growth.  Research and practical experience show that those organizations that perform better on numerous innovation and growth metrics deliberately manage their working climates.

• Climate is a key factor in helping organizations manage change.  The evidence is clear – those organizations and teams with healthier climates can handle more complex work designs, have more productive teams, and higher levels of flexibility.  As a result, they also improved their bottom-line results, have shorter times to market, and higher levels of profitability.

• Climate is a key factor promoting improved business performance.  Businesses that have leaders and managers who deliberately focus on creating a climate that engages its workforce have higher rates of profitability (increased revenue, stock price, and net income), productivity, and customer loyalty.

• Climate is key to well-being in the workplace.  Healthier working climates have been linked to increased levels of job satisfaction, lower rates of employee turnover, decreased stress in the workplace, and increased feelings and attitudes of contentment and enthusiasm.