What is Company Culture
Company culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that shape how people work together. It's the invisible glue that connects your team—the "how" behind the "what" you do. Culture shows up in daily habits, the way people treat each other, how decisions are made, and what gets celebrated.
Key Characteristics
- Shared values: A collective sense of what matters most, guiding how people act and make decisions.
- Daily behaviors: Culture isn't just what's written on the wall—it's how people communicate, collaborate, and support one another.
- Sense of belonging: Strong cultures help people feel accepted, included, and proud to be part of the team.
- Ever-evolving: Culture isn't static; it grows and shifts with every new person, decision, and moment of change.
Why It Matters
- Shapes how people experience work day-to-day.
- Builds trust and psychological safety, making collaboration easier.
- Drives engagement, retention, and overall team performance.
- Serves as your company's "personality"—helping attract like-minded talent.
What It Looks Like in Practice
- Leaders model the company's values through their actions and communication.
- Peer-to-peer recognition and gratitude are woven into everyday work.
- Rituals that connect people—weekly wins meetings, all-hands shout-outs, shared celebrations.
- Transparent communication, where people feel safe sharing ideas, feedback, and challenges.
- Inclusive decision-making, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued.
How HeyTaco Supports Company Culture
- Daily peer recognition: HeyTaco makes showing appreciation easy, consistent, and visible—helping gratitude become a natural part of daily work.
- Team rituals: Features like Taco Power Hour or collaborative rewards help teams create shared moments that strengthen connection.
- Values-aligned shoutouts: Tags and themed stickers reinforce your company's values in every taco given.
- Celebrating milestones: Workaversaries, birthdays, and achievements become opportunities to reinforce culture and shared history.
