By Carrie Wright

Culture can sometimes sound like a concern that is not that valuable and has little impact on our day-to-day work duties, but that is not the case. Workplace culture affects how we approach work, feel about our careers, and how work fits into our life. When DRDA emphasizes a positive and supportive culture, we can collaborate and be more productive because we are valued members of that culture.

“When you feel valued, team members will do more than is expected. When colleagues are your allies rather than your competitors, everyone can grow and develop because we learn from each other.“

Working in a positive environment allows the entire organization to be positively impacted. It also creates an underlying bond that makes team members realize they are part of a large family with their best interests in mind. When the team at DRDA strives to be supportive and do the right thing, we develop the kind of culture that people want to be a part of. This isn’t just good for business but for all of us.

By Carrie Wright

By Dena May

Communication and positive business language skills demand practice.

“Collaborating with team members at DRDA to improve social skills can be very beneficial. Listening, responding, and paying close attention to body language can enhance your soft skills, which are necessary to have when starting to build a workplace relationship.”

Interactions and positive communication make it easy to feel like a family that cares deeply for each team member.

At DRDA, social skills are just as essential as your ability to understand accounting mechanics. Developing the art of small talk will enhance your communication skills and helps you create positive relationships. Find common ground by starting conversations with light topics. This will lead to trust and confidence in the relationship, which will help when the discussions are more serious.

Having a smile and making a lighthearted joke is a way to encourage others and promote our positive culture. These techniques are usually well-received and are more effective when working with others. Of course, we all have room to improve regarding positive communication, but we can all work together to support each other and the culture at DRDA with a proactive, kind touch.

By Dena May

By Jacob Klotz

The cultural environment is a critical aspect of a business that can affect the morale of the workplace, either positively or negatively.

“Here at DRDA, we formed the Culture Committee to ensure the growth and evolution of our corporate culture and to reap the benefits of a healthy working environment. “

Our Team has our culture on display daily, providing a supportive environment for those in need and helping one another with any workplace challenges that may arise. The “Positive Support System” our culture has created improved our morale and incentivized teamwork and established a renowned connection among co-workers.

This “sense of family” that has come as a byproduct of our cultural environment helps us to retain our best team members and quickly welcome new hires into the fold, where we understand support and assistance will be readily available whenever needed. A viable culture is an essential component of a thriving work environment. DRDA prides itself on having a nurturing office culture that allows for the growth and support of all its team members.

By Jacob Klotz

By Carrie Wright, EA.

Workplace culture is important for any organization. 

“It is behavior of a group of individuals that agree upon expectations and guidelines for working together that are not always written down.”

It is also made up of prior experiences and life knowledges that staff members bring to DRDA.

A positive and encouraging work culture helps our firm attract talent, minimize attrition and grow the business. It drives employee engagement and mental health.  At DRDA team members that are valued, dramatically affect individual self-esteem and team morale. This “personality” of DRDA is influenced by everything: leadership, management, workplace practices and policies.

At DRDA, we strive to have a culture that is always adapting and inclusive of all our team members.  Our culture creates a positive impact that encourages teamwork and constructive feedback. Each team member at our firm quickly understands and realizes that we can learn from anyone in the building and that we can gather or provide added information within our organization that will benefit the learning of each individual as well as our DRDA team.  At DRDA we understand that each team member adds a distinct value to our culture, and we work diligently to continuously improve our workplace culture. 

By Carrie Wright, EA.