Catch-a-Fire Pizza Principle: Unity

What is Unity?

According to our Pizza Principles, unity is “the understanding we are all connected as a whole” or, we could also say “being in harmony or in one spirit”.

To have unity in our workplace, we must actively “walk the walk” by following the policies and procedures of Catch-a-Fire and “live” our Pizza Principles. Doing these things will create trust and a common bond among the team.

Teamwork

Unity, or teamwork, is what allows a team to run like a well-oiled machine and achieve success.

Examples of unity in the foodservice industry are instances like helping out a fellow server bring drinks to their table, or assisting a co-worker in completing an order on a station.

Communication & Morale

When you add effective communication to the mix, you will see a team who can encourage and motivate each other as well as improve efficiency and make it a positive and enjoyable workplace. Unity can help a team boost morale and make the work environment a more enjoyable place to work overall.

Succeed as a Team

Human beings are social in nature and crave unity and belonging. We depend on relationships to thrive. A unified work environment allows employees to work as individuals and succeed as a team.

Support & Help

It also allows the team to feel much more at ease because it is a comforting environment where team members support each other. We know people perform better and tend to be at their best when they know they have support from their team members and that help is available if they need it.

Dr. Patrick Laughlin, Researcher at the University of Illinois, says science reinforces the idea that “many brains are better than one”.

We know that groups can outperform even the best performing individual.

Benefits to UNITY and working as a team

  • Better problem solving - “many brains” provide more ideas, perspectives, and solutions

  • Enhanced personal growth - being a part of a team helps you grow; sharing information and cross training allows each team member to be successful. You can learn from others’ mistakes, identify and improve your own weaknesses. Working on a team can even make you a better listener.

  • Team Unity and Support - The Tiny Pulse Employee Engagement Organization & Culture Report surveyed 200,000 employees and found the reason employees go the extra mile at work is to gain the respect of their peers.

Let’s strive to be a Unified Team that has great energy - encourage, support and be an inspiration to your team members.