How can companies effectively promote empathy in the workplace and ensure that it becomes ingrained in their organizational culture for the long term?

Companies can effectively promote empathy in the workplace by creating a culture that values and rewards empathy through training programs, workshops, and team-building activities focused on emotional intelligence. Leaders should model empathetic behavior and encourage open communication and active listening among employees. Additionally, incorporating empathy into performance evaluations and recognizing and celebrating acts of empathy can help reinforce its importance in the organizational culture for the long term.