Atmosphere (definition)

[Nordic Bill]

When we say "We work well together", "It's a really relaxed company", etc., what are we referring to? The ...

work climate
working atmosphere or
working environment

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Rgs,
Bill

[Tdol]

I'd say 'working environment'. I'd use 'atmosphere' for a shorter-term- the atmosphere at work was dreadful today.

[Nordic Bill]

Thanks. Yes, I could see that now. Good explanation.

Rgs,
Bill

[Nordic Bill]

I just started thinking about your explanation there, tdol.

Would it then not be a good idea to write

"There isn't a good atmosphere at work - everyone is fearing a dismissal roundup".

(this would be more short-term than long, even though these roundups could be periodic but they would be of short duration each time).

Bill

[Dippit]

Hi folks,
To me, it all depends on what your ultimate goal is.
The working environment is quite general - it could refer to your colleagues and/or the physical environment.
The working atsmosphere appears to refer to the actual place of work - what it's like on a day-to-day basis.
The working climate could refer to both, and is, to a certain extent, interchangeable. It depends on what follows in the sentence.
Cheers,
Dippit

[Tdol]

Would it then not be a good idea to write

"There isn't a good atmosphere at work - everyone is fearing a dismissal roundup".

(this would be more short-term than long, even though these roundups could be periodic but they would be of short duration each time).

Yep