At Rivers Safety, our company culture defines who we are. It influences how we work together, support one another, and ultimately, how we ensure safety for our teams and the communities we serve.

What Is Company Culture?

For some, the term "company culture" may be unfamiliar, but we’ve all experienced it. According to BambooHR, company culture is "a shared set of workplace beliefs, values, attitudes, standards, purposes, and behaviors." In simple terms, it’s what defines us as a company.

Every organization has a culture, whether intentional or not. However, a positive company culture requires effort, teamwork, and commitment. In a strong culture, team members support and celebrate each other’s successes, communicate openly and respectfully, and work together toward common goals. You’ll notice it in the way people smile, how they trust each other, and how they collaborate effectively.

The Impact of a Negative or Mediocre Culture

Without effort, company cultures can become negative or, at best, mediocre. This happens when there is no clear vision or direction, when team members and leadership lack mutual support, and when accountability is missing. A negative culture often looks like:

• Lack of enthusiasm
• Gossip and negativity
• Disgruntled team members
• Poor communication
• Leadership that fails to listen or follow through

This is not the kind of environment we want at Rivers Safety.

The Role of Teamwork in Building a Positive Culture

To maintain a positive culture, we must all work together as a team. Teamwork means prioritizing the needs of the job, our customers, and our coworkers. It’s about putting in the effort to create a safe and efficient work environment.

What does teamwork look like at Rivers Safety?

• Assisting a crew member instead of watching from the truck
• Communicating clearly and respectfully
• Watching for oncoming traffic to keep each other safe
• Collaborating to determine the best way to set up a work zone
• Trusting that management has the team’s best interests in mind
• Working together to get the job done correctly and efficiently

When we work against each other, we risk more than just a negative work environment. We jeopardize safety. Unsafe work zones can lead to serious consequences—not just for us, but for the public as well. We must work together to protect our customers, the general public, and ourselves so that everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Moving Forward Together

We all want a workplace where we trust each other, communicate openly, and enjoy coming to work. Let’s continue working together to make Rivers Safety the best it can be.

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- Cody Williamson, CEO, Rivers Safety

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