KUCHING: A positive work culture has a significant impact on an organisation, fostering a productive work environment while supporting employee well-being.
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Board Member, Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, emphasised that DBP staff members must possess knowledge, skills and technological proficiency as well as the right attitude and work ethics.
“A strong work culture not only helps employees maintain a balance between personal life and career but also reduces stress and enhances job performance.
“The question is, are we fully utilising our eight working hours to fulfill our responsibilities as employees?” he said.
He said this in his speech during the DBP Assembly at DBP building here today.
Dr Jeniri, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, expressed confidence that with commitment, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork, tasks can be completed with greater quality.
“I want to emphasise that a positive person will say ‘I can’ while a negative person will say ‘I can’t’.
“Negative individuals look for problems, while positive individuals seek solutions,” he added.
He shared his experience when he first took over the role as CEO of Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, noting that in his first year, the final pages of the newspaper were only completed at 3 am.
“I felt this was no longer suitable given modern technological advancements.
“This is the computer era, and if the print pages are only finalised at 3 am, it disrupts many aspects of the workflow,” he stressed.
Determined to change the situation, Dr Jeniri challenged his team to improve their performance by pushing them to complete the final pages earlier – first at 2 am, then 1 am, and later by midnight.
“I continued motivating them with hope, and eventually, we succeeded in finalising the newspaper by 7.30 pm,” he said.
He also believes that as a leader, it is crucial to lead by example and show that change is possible.
“The key message that I want to convey is that leaders must demonstrate that nothing is impossible as long as there is effort,” he said.
By working more efficiently, changing mindsets, and maintaining continuous effort, he believes that both Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawwak have not only reached greater heights but have also ensured that newspapers are printed on time – by 9 pm daily.
“This story proves that with teamwork and good management, extraordinary success is achievable,” he stated.
