Only two in 10 employees believe their coworkers are truly committed to their organisation’s cultural values. That disconnect can lead to low morale, poor collaboration and high turnover. When culture isn’t clearly defined or consistently reinforced, it becomes difficult to build trust and shared purpose.
Workplace culture is the shared environment shaped by an organisation’s values, behaviours, and attitudes. It influences how people interact, make decisions, and feel about coming to work each day. Rooted in the principles of positive psychology, a strong workplace culture encourages individual and collective wellbeing, helping people flourish. When leadership and staff model positive behaviours, the whole company benefits through stronger trust, engagement, and satisfaction.
Sources: The Guardian Jobs & Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Sources: Great Place to Work
A toxic workplace culture is one where negative behaviours—like poor leadership, micromanagement, bullying, or lack of communication—make it hard for people to work effectively. It creates stress, distrust, and division among teams. Anyone can contribute to a toxic culture, not just managers. When people feel unsupported or unsafe at work, collaboration breaks down and morale suffers, leading to higher turnover, lower productivity, and a damaged overall working environment.
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