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Workplace culture

Workplace culture, organisational culture and corporate culture; terms that almost represent the holy grail of a successful HR business strategy. A company culture that combines a place where people want to work, where work has purpose and meaning, where productivity is high and conflict is rare all invariably leads to happier colleagues, customers and shareholders.

Workplace culture guidance

What is organisational culture?

As they grow it inevitably becomes harder to manage the culture of businesses and it is often HR’s responsibility, together with the leadership, to monitor the health of the workplace culture and manage “the way things get done”.

What is expected of people, the values of a workplace, its purpose, and the way colleagues communicate, all contribute to a positive culture, to an operation where practices are fair and people feel included.

Policies that allow people to grow and develop, to innovate and inspire others, and all which allow employee wellbeing to be prioritised are all present in successful organisations with a strong company culture.

These pages include guidance, case studies and news on great corporate cultures, and articles on toxic cultures where organisations have significant improvements to make.

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    by Rob Moss 23 Jan 2024

    ON-DEMAND | Watch now to learn how focusing on performance and engagement together can drive results for both HR and the business.

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    Groupthink, obedience, dishonesty: the psychology of the Post Office scandal

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    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jan 2024

    The Post Office scandal shows us how a ‘psychological phenomena can manifest in real-world organisational crises, leading to devastating consequences’

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    by Jo Faragher 5 Jan 2024

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    Aviva targets male staff over inappropriate behaviour

    by Ashleigh Webber 14 Dec 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 14 Dec 2023

    Aviva has dismissed men where their behaviour has fallen short of expectations, its chief executive tells sexism in the City inquiry.

    • Latest News
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    by Adam McCulloch 8 Dec 2023

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    • Bullying and harassment
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    • Workplace culture

    Television executive in hospital after bullying report

    by Jo Faragher 8 Dec 2023
    by Jo Faragher 8 Dec 2023

    Former S4C chief executive Sian Doyle was accused of creating a culture of fear at the Welsh language channel.

    • Sexual harassment
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    Toxic culture at Sellafield ‘threatens safety’

    by Ashleigh Webber 7 Dec 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 7 Dec 2023

    Sellafield workers have warned that a toxic culture of bullying, sexual harassment and drug use could have dangerous consequences.

    • Change management
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    • Latest News

    Three strengths for HR to build in 2024

    by Ross Thornley 1 Dec 2023
    by Ross Thornley 1 Dec 2023

    What employee qualities should HR nurture to ensure workplace success in 2024?

    • Hybrid working
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    • Latest News

    What will it mean to be an HR professional in 2024? (webinar)

    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Nov 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Nov 2023

    ON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar in association with Make UK discussing the top HR challenges for 2024.

    • Sexual harassment
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    • Latest News

    Worker Protection Act: how should HR prepare for sexual harassment obligations?

    by Samantha Mangwana 24 Nov 2023
    by Samantha Mangwana 24 Nov 2023

    How can employers prepare for their new duties under the Worker Protection Act to protect workers from sexual harassment?

    • Careers in HR
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    Biffa’s Jane Pateman is crowned 2023 HR Director of the Year

    by Jo Faragher 21 Nov 2023
    by Jo Faragher 21 Nov 2023

    We profile the shortlisted individuals in the HR Director of the Year category of the Personnel Today Awards 2023.

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    • Workplace culture

    British Society for Rheumatology secures 2023 Workplace Culture Award – Smaller Employers

    by Ashleigh Webber 21 Nov 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 21 Nov 2023

    The British Society for Rheumatology won the Personnel Today Awards 2023 Workplace Culture Award – Smaller Employers.

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    McDonald’s: How can employers prevent sexual harassment?

    by Francesca Charlton 21 Nov 2023
    by Francesca Charlton 21 Nov 2023

    Ahead of a new Act designed to protect employees from sexual harassment, employers should take steps to ensure they have the right policies and procedures in place.

    • Change management
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    Government of Jersey named 2023 HR Team of the Year

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    by Ashleigh Webber 21 Nov 2023

    The Government of Jersey scooped the coveted HR Team of the Year title at the 2023 Personnel Today Awards.

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