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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 8 Dec 2021
    by Rob Moss 8 Dec 2021

    Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has said that the Armed Forces risked ‘looking ridiculous’ unless they better reflect the nation they...

    • Employee engagement
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    • Workplace culture

    How to take action on toxic workplace culture

    by Jonathan Maude 8 Dec 2021
    by Jonathan Maude 8 Dec 2021

    With more and more reports surfacing about toxic workplace cultures, there is more at stake than employee retention. Companies need...

    • Sexual harassment
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    • Military

    MoD sets out plan to overhaul male-dominated armed forces culture

    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Dec 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Dec 2021

    The Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to overhaul its culture, stamp out bullying and harassment, and ensure that women...

    • Hybrid working
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    • Employee engagement

    Hybrid working, attrition and culture: The role of HR post-Covid

    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Dec 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Dec 2021

    HR must work with business leaders, managers and partners to develop successful hybrid working cultures after being thrust into the...

    • Reasonable adjustments
    • Hybrid working
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Ellie Simmonds: Be intrigued to learn how to support disabled employees

    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Nov 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Nov 2021

    Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds has encouraged organisations to have open conversations with employees and job candidates who have disabilities...

    • Employee relations
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    • Latest News

    Flying high: Lawrence Hughes talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 23 Nov 2021
    by Chris Taylor 23 Nov 2021

    I read somewhere once that to make a small fortune, start with a large fortune and buy an airline. Few...

    • Corporate governance
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    • Latest News

    The importance of prioritising the ‘S’ in ESG

    by Stefan Bojanic 23 Nov 2021
    by Stefan Bojanic 23 Nov 2021

    Investors are increasingly paying attention to social performance – how companies treat their employees, customers, and the society around them....

    • Change management
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    • Latest News

    How HR can help with ‘survivor syndrome’

    by Sandra Porter 19 Nov 2021
    by Sandra Porter 19 Nov 2021

    HR has a unique opportunity to help them navigate "survivor syndrome" over the months ahead.

    • Hybrid working
    • Social mobility
    • Change management

    Personnel Today Awards 2021 winners: ‘Radical’ partnership scoops top prize for Wickes and Peppy

    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2021
    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2021

    An innovative benefits programme that supports employees with menopause, fertility and early motherhood was crowned overall winner at this year’s...

    • Change management
    • CIPD
    • Employee engagement

    CIPD ACE: HR faces ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to reshape work

    by Jo Faragher 3 Nov 2021
    by Jo Faragher 3 Nov 2021

    HR professionals have a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to redesign work as organisations build back after the pandemic, according...

    • Change management
    • Corporate governance
    • Ethics

    How to turn transformational culture from fantasy to reality

    by David Liddle 26 Oct 2021
    by David Liddle 26 Oct 2021

    David Liddle proposes a new transformational culture model that favours purpose, equity and performance.

    • Latest News
    • Leadership
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    Holidays: How leaders taking a break can set an example

    by Adam McCulloch 22 Oct 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 22 Oct 2021

    The timing of Boris Johnson's recent holiday in Marbella attracted criticism but senior leaders need a break too. But when should they take it?

    • Police
    • Change management
    • Gender

    Police reform: Will the Casey inquiry lead to cultural change?

    by Jo Faragher 21 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 21 Oct 2021

    Baroness Louise Casey is to lead a review into culture and standards at the Metropolitan Police. With public trust in...

    • Financial services
    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    ‘Mirrortocracy’ holding back inclusion of black women

    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Oct 2021

    Measurable actions are needed to improve inclusion of black women in finance, professional services and technology firms, a report says.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Police
    • Bullying and harassment

    Baroness Casey to lead review of Met Police culture and standards

    by Jo Faragher 11 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 11 Oct 2021

    Baroness Casey of Blackstock will lead a review into culture and standards at the Metropolitan Police.

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