Quick context before the detail: new research on how to get workplace rituals right sits at the intersection of a few real-world decisions most readers face at some point. Here is a clear summary of what is going on, and why it matters.
Everywhere you look in today’s workplaces, you’ll find organizational rituals. From a quick daily morning team cheer to an elaborately planned annual celebration, companies invest significant time, effort, and money into establishing and maintaining shared customs to strengthen social bonds and drive employee engagement and performance. The effectiveness of organizational rituals is backed by research findings and is advocated by thought leaders, creating the impression that the effects of rituals on employees and teams are straightforward and uniformly positive.
