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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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    The HR Dept set to become employee ownership trust

    by Jo Faragher 8 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 8 Oct 2021

    The Bristol-based franchise will become an employee ownership trust from 1 November.

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    Met Police to review its culture and standards

    by Personnel Today 4 Oct 2021
    by Personnel Today 4 Oct 2021

    The Metropolitan Police Service is to launch a review of its professional standards and internal culture, following the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by an officer.

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    Hundreds of police officers investigated for sharing offensive content

    by Jo Faragher 4 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 4 Oct 2021

    Almost a thousand police officers have been investigated for posting offensive content on social media.

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    The importance of ‘belongingness’ post-furlough

    by Anne-Marie Finch 29 Sep 2021
    by Anne-Marie Finch 29 Sep 2021

    Employees returning to work may be feeling anxious and disconnected from the workplace. Cultivating a sense of belonging is key, writes an expert.

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    Topshop, executive pay and toxic cultures: Oliver Shah talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 24 Sep 2021
    by Chris Taylor 24 Sep 2021

    Oliver Shah is one of the UK’s leading business journalists. As business editor of The Sunday Times, Shah’s column is...

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    DVSA to speak about engagement at Employee Benefits Live 2021

    by Zoe Wickens 14 Sep 2021
    by Zoe Wickens 14 Sep 2021

    Leigh Barlow, deputy head of employee engagement at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), will be participating in a...

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    ‘Fragmentation frustration’: Too many HR tools can hamper productivity

    by Adam McCulloch 10 Sep 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 10 Sep 2021

    HR has seen an explosion of digital tools introduced over the pandemic. But do they improve or hinder productivity? A new study suggests the latter.

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    Slam dunk for Skillsoft at upcoming Perspectives conference

    by Jo Faragher 6 Sep 2021
    by Jo Faragher 6 Sep 2021

    Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal will share his life lessons on leadership, resilience and teamwork at Skillsoft’s upcoming Perspectives conference.
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    Why salaries won’t lure new talent forever

    by Nathan Peart 31 Aug 2021
    by Nathan Peart 31 Aug 2021

    As competition for talent heats up, it can be tempting to increase starting salaries to lure candidates. But is this still effective?

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    Porsche salesman unfairly dismissed for joining in with ‘laddish, crude banter’

    by Rob Moss 25 Aug 2021
    by Rob Moss 25 Aug 2021

    Warning: this article includes offensive language

    A British Asian man who conformed with a sales team culture described as ‘laddish’,...

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    Hybrid working – building an inclusive and collaborative culture (webinar)

    by Brightmine 20 Aug 2021
    by Brightmine 20 Aug 2021

    ON-DEMAND | Victoria Lewis deals with the numerous challenges posed by hybrid working to teamwork, informal collaboration, diversity, coaching and mentoring, and performance management.

    • Hybrid working
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    Sharp divisions emerge between leaders and workers over employee experience

    by Adam McCulloch 6 Aug 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 6 Aug 2021

    Research finds organisations' leaders are more likely to believe they are working in a culture of flexibility than employees.

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    Summer 2021: six potential issues for employers

    by Clare Allerton 20 Jul 2021
    by Clare Allerton 20 Jul 2021

    Hot weather, sporting events, the end of furlough, returning to the office, vaccinations, and more...

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    Michelin-starred chef accused of mistreatment by 13 kitchen staff

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2021

    One chef claimed he was pinned against a wall after failing to sufficiently smooth a tub of mascarpone.

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    Employers’ guide to Euro 2020: five goals for your workplace

    by Stephen Simpson 7 Jul 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 7 Jul 2021

    Employers should make the most of the positive impact of the tournament on staff morale but may need to take steps to minimise disruption.

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