Blogs, news & views
Stay informed, stay compliant, stay ahead. Explore blogs, articles, news stories, and webinars from industry thought leaders, change-makers, and the Culture Shift team.
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Protected Beliefs in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Protected beliefs have become one of the most challenging areas of employment law and workplace culture. At Culture Shift's Annual Conference, employment law experts and workplace culture specialists discussed the growing complexity of protected beliefs, conflicting rights and how organisations can respond fairly and legally.
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Sexual misconduct and harassment in Westminster: How can workplaces prevent these issues?
With dozens of MPs facing allegations, what does workplace culture really look like in Westminster — and what can other organisations learn from ‘Pestminster’?
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Toxic workplace culture is causing employees to turn down job offers
New research shows two thirds of UK workers wouldn’t accept a job at a company known for toxic culture — proof that reputation now travels with values.
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Darlington College: Top down alignment is key to successful Student Support
Our partner Darlington College on why top-down alignment from board to curriculum staff is the foundation for genuinely effective student support.
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How ED&I professionals can help reduce the reputational impact of toxic work culture
How ED&I professionals can help protect their organisation’s reputation when toxic culture comes to light — before allegations dominate the headlines.
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NHS LLR are our latest Culture Shift partners
Welcoming NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as our latest partner — extending anonymous reporting to more than 23,500 NHS staff across the region.
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Understanding the biggest barriers to disclosing harassment
Why most experiences of harassment go unreported, what the biggest barriers to disclosure actually are, and how anonymous reporting helps remove them.

Racial Harassment: Universities Challenged
Catch up on our webinar, which took place 6 months on from the release of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) eye opening report ‘Tackling racial harassment: universities challenged‘.
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Paying the price for problematic behaviour in the workplace
In today’s world businesses are faced with paying a huge price if they let problematic behaviour in the workplace go unreported and unresolved. This is not only costing them financially, in literally billions of pounds, but also in potentially irreparable reputational damage.
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Calculating the return on investment of effective employee retention strategies
How to calculate the return on investment of effective employee retention — and why culture, not perks, is what holds top talent in place.
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Almost half of UK workforce is impacted by toxic workplace cultures
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.
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10 things to do over 16 days of activism to end violence against women
Ten meaningful actions for the 16 days of activism to end violence against women — practical steps for individuals and organisations alike.
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Toxic workplace culture is costing UK businesses billions
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.
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University of York on how to handle anonymous reports
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.
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Why anonymous reporting can be invaluable for LGBT employees
LGBTQ+ employees experience disproportionate levels of harassment yet remain less likely to report it. We look at why anonymous reporting matters here.
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How to use your voice to be an ally
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.
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How much is presenteeism costing your business?
Presenteeism quietly costs UK businesses thousands per employee each year. We look at the warning signs and how culture changes can help reduce it.
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Accelerating a movement: How we’re using technology to inspire change
How Culture Shift uses technology, content and partnerships to accelerate a wider movement towards safer, happier and more supportive workplaces.

Why people are leaving your organisation and how to help them stay
A webinar exploring the real reasons behind talent loss — and the gap between exit interviews, online reviews and what leavers actually experience.
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4 ways you can enhance the student experience
Practical ways universities and colleges can put student experience at the heart of every decision, from inclusive processes to accessible reporting routes.
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Measuring student engagement in higher education: what to look out for
How to measure student engagement effectively, encourage higher survey response rates and build the kind of trust that leads to honest feedback.
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How to respond to student complaints effectively
How educational providers can respond to student complaints empathetically, transparently and at speed — and why a clear process protects everyone involved.
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5 things you shouldn’t say to your LGBTQ colleagues
Five things to avoid saying to LGBTQ colleagues — and how small shifts in everyday language help build a more genuinely inclusive workplace.


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