{"id":51977,"date":"2021-10-29T12:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T16:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=51977"},"modified":"2025-09-16T07:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:15:37","slug":"netflix-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/netflix-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Culture: How the Brand Redefined Employee Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix_Blog_Header.png\" alt=\"Netflix_Blog_Header\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Netflix&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Squid Game<\/em>\u00a0is all the rage right now. The show may be about ordinary people fighting to the death to win money but it certainly isn&#8217;t reflective of the streaming service that brought it to life.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it&#8217;s quite the opposite. Netflix has created an enviable culture for its employees. As a result, the company has grown into the behemoth it is today.<\/p>\n<p>How did Netflix revolutionize <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee engagement<\/a> and success? And can other businesses follow suit in time for &#8216;The Great Regeneration&#8217;?<\/p>\n<p>Venngage has created a series of Smart\u00a0diagrams that highlight what makes the Netflix company culture and business process such a success.<\/p>\n<p>Want to improve your corporate\u00a0communication? With the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venngage Diagram Maker<\/a>, you can build better business communication processes.<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toc\">Click to jump ahead:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#staff\">How Netflix culture leads staff to success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#values\">The values of a successful business model<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#culture\">What makes Netflix\u2019s company culture special?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advice\">Netflix\u2019s advice for employee retention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#employee\">Employee expectations at Netflix<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"staff\">How Netflix culture leads staff to success<\/h2>\n<p>Netflix changed the way the world consumes media. But they were only able to do so because of their unique business processes.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many other startups, Netflix eschewed gyms and communal lunches. Instead, the company culture focused on supplying team\u00a0members the tools to become\u00a0ambitious professionals.<\/p>\n<p>This unique approach in the Netflix culture has led to an executive suite that looks like this now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/netflix-culture-organizational-flow-chart-33b39221-f4f1-4dec-9b82-b4cfbdfc23dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53369 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix_Organizational_Culture_Flow_Chart-1.png\" alt=\"Netflix_Organizational_Culture_Flow_Chart\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/netflix-culture-organizational-flow-chart-33b39221-f4f1-4dec-9b82-b4cfbdfc23dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Loved that chart? You can easily customize\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flow chart templates<\/a>\u00a0in the Venngage editor.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-diagrams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of diagrams<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0find the right one for visualizing your business processes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What also set the Netflix company culture apart was its drive for feedback. Company executives encourage their employees to own their voices and share their thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>But while Netflix believes in the power of &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/peakon.com\/blog\/employee-success\/netflix-company-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">people over process<\/a>&#8216;, the company isn&#8217;t big on emotion.<\/p>\n<p>The streaming service has been known to cancel shows in their prime, and the same can be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/09\/15\/912917612\/netflix-ceo-embraces-no-rules-but-work-is-anything-but-chill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said of their employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Netflix founder, Reed Hastings, when promoting his\u00a0Netflix culture book, <em>No Rules Rules<\/em>, described a\u00a0point in the company&#8217;s culture memo: &#8216;adequate performance gets a generous severance package&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Hastings has also spoken of the &#8216;Keeper Test&#8217; where managers ask a simple question: &#8220;Would you keep the person if they wanted to leave?&#8221;. If the answer is &#8216;no&#8217;, the person is let go.<\/p>\n<p>Job security isn&#8217;t high on the list of priorities for Netflix. In this high-performance\u00a0culture, it&#8217;s more important to take\u00a0smart risks and challenge prevailing assumptions about an industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We can imagine Hastings using a business <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-flowcharts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flow chart<\/a>, like this example, to highlight Netflix&#8217;s corporate culture.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53415 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Workplace-Violence-Policy-and-Program-Flow-Chart-Template-2.png\" alt=\"Workplace Violence Policy and Program Flow Chart Template\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CREATE THIS CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-diagramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diagramming a business process<\/a>\u00a0to ensure all team members and managerial staff are aligned.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0high-pressure environment of Netflix requires\u00a0employees\u00a0to demonstrate consistently strong performance. Otherwise, you won&#8217;t be at the company\u00a0very long.<\/p>\n<p>Though\u00a0the Netflix\u00a0culture isn&#8217;t easy to adapt to, team members who do stick it out succeed, according to Hastings.<\/p>\n<p>And clearly, the high-performance approach has worked for Netflix. This is why it&#8217;s a huge part of their company culture and values.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"values\">The values of a successful business model<\/h2>\n<p>How did Netflix capture such a high market value? By building up team members in a great workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Other companies can&#8217;t boast the results Netflix has achieved because they don&#8217;t have the same company culture.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the Netflix culture deck outlined the company&#8217;s 10 unusual but effective values,\u00a0which have also been highlighted on the brand&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.netflix.com\/culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jobs forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-and-values-mind-map-8c5adf8e-4bd5-4023-9d01-fbbbc0852a93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53370 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix_Culture_and_Values_Mind_Map-1.png\" alt=\"Netflix_Culture_and_Values_Mind_Map\" width=\"816\" height=\"1600\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-and-values-mind-map-8c5adf8e-4bd5-4023-9d01-fbbbc0852a93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS Mind Map TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Create a mind map to share your company values with Venngage&#8217;s library of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/smart-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Diagrams<\/a>. Easily edit templates by adding or removing items with our one-of-a-kind Smart features.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Netflix culture puts a heavy emphasis on high performance, as well as freedom, which are hallmarks of a great workplace. But they also expect more accountability from team members.<\/p>\n<p>Even though they are an entertainment service, Netflix isn\u2019t interested in the niceties when it comes to values.<\/p>\n<p>These values have been highlighted\u00a0in\u00a0the Netflix\u00a0culture deck\u00a0(which has been <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2014\/01\/how-netflix-reinvented-hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">viewed over 11 million times<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<p>You can see\u00a0Venngage&#8217;s\u00a0version of the Netflix corporate culture deck below for reference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/netflix-pitch-deck-fef9988e-f9ce-406f-bc58-060a83f7bed3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52032 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix-Pitch-Deck.png\" alt=\"Netflix Pitch Deck\" width=\"960\" height=\"1524\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/netflix-pitch-deck-fef9988e-f9ce-406f-bc58-060a83f7bed3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Be inspired by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/best-pitch-decks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best pitch decks<\/a>\u00a0from top brands, including Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber. Start creating for free with one of Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business-pitch-deck-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business pitch deck\u00a0templates<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Netflix believes in employees\u00a0who discover practical solutions\u00a0using data. They also want their &#8216;dream team&#8217; to be\u00a0constantly curious enough to find new business avenues.<\/p>\n<p>Inconsistent employee effectiveness isn&#8217;t encouraged. And the brand isn&#8217;t afraid to end the employment of\u00a0someone they deem to be the wrong person for the job.<\/p>\n<p>The Netflix company culture focuses\u00a0on ensuring that people from a variety of cultures can align. This\u00a0explains how the company has earned market value internationally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1090098\/netflix-global-revenue-by-region\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/graphic\/1\/1090098\/netflix-global-revenue-by-region.jpg\" alt=\"Statistic: Revenue generated by Netflix worldwide in 2020, by region (in million U.S. dollars) | Statista\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFind more statistics at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Statista<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is also an emphasis on speaking one&#8217;s mind, even if it&#8217;s uncomfortable for those involved, such as the &#8216;Keeper Test&#8217; mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>The company culture focuses on being passionate about the brand, not just oneself. There is a section dedicated to inclusivity in Netflix, but the company also believes in not being political.<\/p>\n<p>But the\u00a0major component of\u00a0Netflix&#8217;s dream team is employees that deliver more than they promise and who make each other and the company better.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/mind-map-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mind map<\/a> that breaks down the Netflix work culture and philosophy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-freedom-and-responsibility-mind-map-e8d550a4-6893-41ac-b281-7d5bf81fd16e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53371 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix-Culture-Freedom-and-Responsibility-Mind-Map-1.png\" alt=\"Netflix Culture Freedom and Responsibility Mind Map\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-freedom-and-responsibility-mind-map-e8d550a4-6893-41ac-b281-7d5bf81fd16e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS MIND MAP<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Improve <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visual communication<\/a> in your business using diagrams like mind maps. With the Venngage <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/mind-map-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind Map Maker<\/a>, you can create better visual processes to align your team.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"culture\">What makes the Netflix company culture special?<\/h2>\n<p>Imagine this: your employee is knee-deep in an important project when another priority project falls into their lap.<\/p>\n<p>The employee\u00a0works\u00a0after hours and on weekends. They feel burnt out\u00a0without a <a href=\"https:\/\/lookwhatmomfound.com\/2024\/01\/balancing-home-and-worklife-the-ultimate-guide-for-work-from-home-moms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work-life balance<\/a>.\u00a0But with no choice, they carry on.<\/p>\n<p>According to Netflix, there is a better way to work. It\u2019s as simple as giving your dream team the freedom they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Establishing trust and communication with employees will be the highest ROI strategy you will use. It&#8217;s worked for Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Netflix provides employees unlimited vacations without approval, no traditional performance reviews, and an extra generous salary.<\/p>\n<p>It isn&#8217;t surprising that Netflix puts so much thought into their employees and business model. After all, even <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/font-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix fonts<\/a> for shows are well-planned.<\/p>\n<p>Netflix creates a special company culture and a great workplace by keeping a people-focused approach, prioritizing quality over quantity.<\/p>\n<p>Research shows that in\u00a0an eight-hour day, we are only productive for about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/productivity-focus-work-tips\/2021\/05\/31\/07453934-bfd0-11eb-b26e-53663e6be6ff_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">four hours<\/a>.\u00a0Netflix measures success not by\u00a0the number\u00a0of\u00a0hours worked, but by high-level ideas.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, if you\u2019re spending long hours doing average work at Netflix, you could be fired.<\/p>\n<p>These principles guide the Netflix work culture, and it&#8217;s helped the brand become the world\u2019s largest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muvi.com\/one\/features\/subscription-svod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscription streaming video service<\/a>, with over 200 million paid subscribers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52341\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/netflix-subscriber-growth-960x730-1.jpg\" alt=\"netflix-subscriber-growth-960x730\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/netflix-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, how do you create the same kind of special culture\u00a0alongside a high-impact business\u00a0like Netflix has?<\/p>\n<p>For one, Netflix managers use the Keeper Test to evaluate employees: if one of your employees told you\u00a0they were leaving for a job at another company, would you fight to keep them at Netflix?<\/p>\n<p>Managers use this strategy at Netflix to build a dream team that wins together, loses together (which is also one of Venngage\u2019s core values).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"advice\">Netflix&#8217;s advice for employee retention<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/company-culture\/netflix-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Built in<\/a>\u00a0shared\u00a0some practical <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/leadership-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leadership<\/a> lessons from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings&#8217; book. We&#8217;ve created a\u00a0mind map explaining the same.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-on-feedback-mind-map-864868f4-9443-47be-8848-92e924dc68ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53339 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Netflix-Feedback-Culture-Mind-Map.png\" alt=\"Netflix Feedback Culture Mind Map\" width=\"816\" height=\"1056\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/netflix-culture-on-feedback-mind-map-864868f4-9443-47be-8848-92e924dc68ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS Mind Map<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>With the Venngage <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diagram Maker<\/a>, you can design numerous diagrams, including mind maps, like the above, flow charts, organizational charts, and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here is a breakdown of all the\u00a0leadership tips from the Netflix corporate culture book that you can incorporate into your business:<\/p>\n<h3>Offer feedback anytime, anywhere<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Well-intentioned feedback should always be given<\/li>\n<li>Not speaking up is a failure\/ disloyalty to the company<\/li>\n<li>Recipients of feedback will appreciate it but they aren&#8217;t required to apply it<\/li>\n<li>No jerks allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pay people more than they expect<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees are encouraged to interview with competitors<\/li>\n<li>Netflix is interested in data and they want to what their competitors are willing to pay<\/li>\n<li>To retain talent, Netflix intends to pay employees more than anyone else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Trusting people is worth the risk<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Management is transparent with their employees<\/li>\n<li>Keeping secrets is off-limits<\/li>\n<li>Giving employees access to information creates a higher sense of ownership and inclusiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Champion the brilliant idea your boss hates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees are allowed the freedom to explore ideas without buy-ins from\u00a0&#8216;Bosses&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Bosses are happy to be proven wrong<\/li>\n<li>Employees are trusted to do the right thing in Netflix\u2019s interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u2018Sunshine\u2019 your failures<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to understand why ideas failed<\/li>\n<li>Share a comprehensive assessment of what went wrong<\/li>\n<li>Failed bets are an inherent part of an innovative success wheel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Practice the \u2018Keeper Test\u2019<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly practice the Keeper Test<\/li>\n<li>Keeper Test: &#8216;If this person were to quit tomorrow, would I work hard to try to change their mind?&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Managers are asked to get rid of adequate performers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Context is more important than direction<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead with context, not control<\/li>\n<li>Managers don\u2019t make the decision, they provide guidance<\/li>\n<li>Employees make the decision based on their judgment<\/li>\n<li>Developing decision-making abilities allows for better decisions for everyone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a visual breakdown of Netflix&#8217;s &#8216;Context, Not Control&#8217; philosophy:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/netflix-culture-context-not-control-flow-chart-0c90e467-1326-4c00-a891-52ea26b0f757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52605 size-full\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Culture_of_Netflix_Context_Not_Control_Flow_Chart.png\" alt=\"Culture_of_Netflix,_Context,_Not_Control_Flow_Chart\" width=\"816\" height=\"1056\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/netflix-culture-context-not-control-flow-chart-0c90e467-1326-4c00-a891-52ea26b0f757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>USE THIS FLOW CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Create a flow chart like the above example to visualize employee processes with the customizable Venngage <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowchart Maker<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"employee\"><strong>Employee expectations at Netflix<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/peakon.com\/heartbeat\/reports\/employee-expectations-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Employee Expectations Report 2021 by Peakon<\/a>, here are what employees are looking for from leadership:<\/p>\n<h3>Diversity, equity, and inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Being accountable as a leader and business is key, especially when tying your business goals with diversity. Do your employees feel a sense of belonging and inclusion in the workplace?<\/p>\n<h3>Health\u00a0and wellbeing<\/h3>\n<p>How are you supporting your direct reports and teams emotionally and mentally? Are you offering resources for stress management? Connecting with employees will increase engagement, retention, and productivity.<\/p>\n<h3>Flexible work<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce burnout by offering flexible hours outside a strict 9-5 regime, so people can work when they feel most productive. Don\u2019t measure employee success by hours, but by the quality of performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Growth<\/h3>\n<p>How are you keeping your employees engaged amidst all the uncertainty? Do they feel like they\u2019re progressing meaningfully in their individual work?<\/p>\n<p>As a manager, you can develop coaching skills, as well as a long-term plan to support your employees and help them grow professionally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Netflix culture is unique and performance-driven, and brands can learn from it<\/h2>\n<p>The Smart diagrams Venngage has created for this post highlight how the Netflix work culture revolutionized employee and business models.<\/p>\n<p>Netflix is currently one of the biggest companies in the world. They got to the top by adopting an unusual company culture.<\/p>\n<p>Their practices may not work for everyone. 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