Teamwork in the workplace offers a company and staff the ability to become more familiar with each other and learn how to work together. There are several ways in which teamwork is important, not only is it vital to the success of a business but also the development of each employee.
When you join the team at Higgins Coatings you are not only joining the largest painting contractor in Australia and New Zealand; but most importantly you’re becoming part of a team who believes in working together. Higgins values this culture of working together as a team as it streangths the business as a whole as well as encourage individuals to stand out and make a different for both themself and the company.
The following points highlight the why teamwork is important.
1. Provides our staff with effective source of communication.
Effective communication is about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the infomation and therefore Higgins strongly encourages different departments to work together in order to achive this clear sense of communication and understanding of tasks to be achieved.
2. Efficiency when a task is handed to a well-trained team.
Efficiency within a team allows Higgins to take on more work due to different departments working together to achieve more in less time and additionally being more confident and satisfied due to the accuracy of the work completed as a team. This efficiency lead to quicker results and improvements within the business.
3. Creative ideas are established in a team.
Teams are able to discuss and solve company issues as well as create innovative and exciting ideas. These discussions allow staff members to feel more comfortable in offering ideas and suggestions which can impact the company as a whole.
4. Working in a team creates a supportive environment.
There are challenges each day in any workplace, and a strong team environment can act as a support mechanism for staff members and help each other improve their performance. Higgins values every staff in the company and therefore creating a supportive environment is vital.
5. Increases job satisfaction.
As discovered working in a team improves performance both as a team and individually. Therefore, improved performance may increase job satisfaction, enhancing an employee's self-esteem and the joy he/ her finds in their work.
Want to be part of the Higgins team?
We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team across Australia and New Zealand. If you’re looking for a new opportunity – whether it be your first role or the next step – we want to hear from you!
