On 4 Feb 2025, Emily Shepperd, the COO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), gave a speech to the 10th Annual Culture and Conduct in the Financial Services Sector, entitled ‘Culture is Contagious’, which set out the clear intent for the FCA development of its...

In the dynamic landscape of the modern workforce, a significant shift in expectations is palpable, particularly among the younger generation. Today’s employees crave more than just a paycheque; they yearn for purpose-driven work and a sense of empowerment within their...

Culture is the invisible force that shapes behaviour, influences decision-making, and defines an organisation’s identity and success - culture is a major performance differentiator between similar companies.   This blog delves into organisational culture’s...

Successful organisations can adapt, innovate, and evolve to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world. According to Forbes, 31% of CEOs lose their jobs due to poor management of organisational change. This statistic highlights the crucial role played by CEOs...

Few factors contribute more to business success than culture. According to Deloitte, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success. This article explores the significance of assessing and nurturing company...

Adopting a people-first culture can eliminate egos in the workplace and allow employees to reach their full potential. However, we often use factors like hierarchy and job titles to determine success. Focusing on these factors can harm workplace culture and hinder a...

Organisations often pursue mergers and acquisitions to increase market reach and business expansion, but in so doing, they don’t often consider the emotional toll these changes can have on employees. M&As are often kept confidential and only shared with senior...

For years we have measured intelligence by how ‘smart’ individuals are, assessing reasoning and problem-solving abilities. However, now we are shifting to focus attention towards an individual’s emotional intelligence to understand how emotional and social skills...

In a previous article, we presented how individuals might cope with change and the stages they go through before engaging. Progress in the form of small wins could speed up change. Meaningful progress is critical in boosting motivation and morale for individuals and...

Organisations need to constantly review and change what they do because without change, we become stagnant, and our companies die. Organisational change might include modifying one or more aspects of a company’s operations. These aspects may include its culture,...