Blogs, news & views

Our latest research shows almost half of the UK workforce has been affected by toxic culture, and lays bare the impact on mental health and business performance.

Ten meaningful actions for the 16 days of activism to end violence against women — practical steps for individuals and organisations alike.

New research breaks down the long-term financial cost of toxic workplace culture in the UK, from absence and presenteeism to legal fees and lost talent.

In conversation with the University of York on how they’ve embedded anonymous reporting and overcome leaders’ early concerns about how cases would be handled.

LGBTQ+ employees experience disproportionate levels of harassment yet remain less likely to report it. We look at why anonymous reporting matters here.

Our CEO on what it means to use your voice as an ally — and why staying silent risks being mistaken for apathy in moments that demand solidarity.

Presenteeism quietly costs UK businesses thousands per employee each year. We look at the warning signs and how culture changes can help reduce it.

How Culture Shift uses technology, content and partnerships to accelerate a wider movement towards safer, happier and more supportive workplaces.

A webinar exploring the real reasons behind talent loss — and the gap between exit interviews, online reviews and what leavers actually experience.

Practical ways universities and colleges can put student experience at the heart of every decision, from inclusive processes to accessible reporting routes.

How to measure student engagement effectively, encourage higher survey response rates and build the kind of trust that leads to honest feedback.

How educational providers can respond to student complaints empathetically, transparently and at speed — and why a clear process protects everyone involved.

Five things to avoid saying to LGBTQ colleagues — and how small shifts in everyday language help build a more genuinely inclusive workplace.

Today’s students face a unique mix of pressures, from financial uncertainty to disrupted learning. We look at what universities can do to support them.

Why a strong Black History Month for educational providers means year-round work on policies, curricula and data — not a single month of social posts.

Why Bi-Visibility Day matters, common myths about bisexuality at work, and practical ways employers can support and celebrate bisexual colleagues.

Why building trust is key to genuine speak-up culture in the NHS — particularly when supporting Black colleagues to raise concerns about racism at work.

Our Head of Success on how Culture Shift supports partners with the practical, day-to-day work of preventing and responding to workplace harassment.

How reporting software helps employers tackle workplace sexual harassment — including newer forms like ‘zoombombing’ that emerged with hybrid work.

Five things employers can do to help employees feel confident about speaking up — from empowering HR to building genuine trust through visible action.

A balanced look at the pros and cons of anonymous reporting software, what objections we hear most often, and how partners typically use the data they gather.

What our research suggests matters most to UK employees — from being trusted by employers to working somewhere with a strong ethical foundation.

How Culture Shift’s reporting system relates to whistleblowing — and how it can help organisations catch and address concerns long before that point.

New Anti-Bullying Week research on what UK employees expect from their employer when it comes to handling bullying and harassment seriously.