30 ways to improve workplace culture [free bundle]

Culture. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot in business conversations, but there’s a reason it’s become such a focal point. Workplace culture affects everything: how your team works together, employee engagement, how your business is perceived and ultimately, how successful you are.

So what exactly is workplace culture, and how do you make it something your team is proud to be a part of?

What’s in the workplace culture bundle?

If you want a positive culture but feel overwhelmed about where to begin, this toolkit will give you structure and ideas you can put into practice immediately. It’s designed so you don’t have to spend weeks researching or guessing what might work. Here’s what you’ll get:

• The ultimate guide to improving your workplace culture in 30 days: Packed with straightforward strategies you can action straight away, presented in a visual, easy-to-read format.
• 30-day culture calendar: A ready-to-use schedule that maps out the ideas in the guide, so you can focus on action instead of planning.
• Employee wellness survey template: Identify how well your workplace supports both physical and mental wellbeing.
• Employee happiness survey template: Discover what’s really driving your team’s job satisfaction and where changes could make the biggest difference.

By using the tools in this bundle, you’ll be in a much stronger position to create a healthy company culture that attracts, retains and develops talent.

What is workplace culture?

Workplace culture is the personality and atmosphere of your organisation. It’s shaped by shared values, everyday behaviours and the way employees interact with each other and with leadership.

It’s not solely having the right policies on paper. It’s how your business operates in practice, the tone set by managers, the inclusivity of your processes and how people feel day-to-day when they come to work.

A positive company culture can’t be created overnight, but it can be built intentionally over time. And if left unattended, a poor workplace culture can emerge just as easily, often without leadership realising until problems start to snowball.

Why workplace culture matters

The shift towards remote and hybrid working has made culture more important than ever. Without a strong, intentional culture, teams can feel disconnected, leading to lower engagement, higher turnover, and reduced productivity.

The numbers speak for themselves: Deloitte found that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a strong workplace culture is key to business success. Harvard Business Review also reports that businesses with strong cultures achieve up to four times the revenue growth of those without.

Whether your people are in the office every day or working across multiple locations, culture is what keeps them aligned, motivated, and invested in the company’s success. It is also a major driver of employee retention.

How to improve workplace culture: A sneak peek at our 30 tips

There’s no single way to improve your company culture, but there are many small steps that, when combined, create lasting change. The full toolkit contains 30 ideas, but here are some of our favourites to get you started:

Create regular 1:1 meetings

One-to-one meetings between managers and team members are a great way to maintain open communication. They give employees a dedicated space to discuss progress, challenges and goals. Over time, this builds trust and transparency, two essential elements of a healthy culture. It also leads well into creating pathways for professional development, which can increase job satisfaction, employee morale and even employee performance.

Celebrate team wins

Recognition doesn’t always have to mean formal awards. Sometimes a genuine “well done” in front of peers can have just as much impact. Celebrate small victories as well as big ones, and encourage peer-to-peer recognition too.

Offer flexible working arrangements

Whether that means flexible start and finish times or the option to work from home a few days a week, flexibility shows trust in your team. It can also help balance personal and professional responsibilities, which is key for both wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Send anonymous feedback surveys

Creating a safe space for employees to share honest feedback can highlight hidden issues before they grow into bigger problems. Acting on feedback shows you value your team’s input and are committed to improving the work environment.

Bring people together socially

Arrange team lunches, coffee catch-ups, or informal gatherings to help colleagues connect outside their usual roles. These interactions can strengthen relationships and make collaboration smoother during busy periods.

Give an extra day off for birthdays

It’s a simple gesture that can make people feel valued. If giving the exact day off isn’t possible, let employees choose a day within their birthday month.

Employee recognition

Public recognition of hard work can be highly motivating. This doesn’t have to be expensive; a mention in a company-wide meeting or newsletter can go a long way.

Host quarterly all-hands meetings

These meetings give everyone visibility of company goals, performance, and future plans. They’re also an opportunity to highlight individual and team achievements.

Encourage cross-department collaboration

When teams that don’t usually work together share projects, it can lead to fresh ideas and stronger company unity.

Create a culture calendar

Marking important dates, events, and activities helps ensure cultural initiatives happen regularly rather than being forgotten when things get busy. These actions might seem small, but combined they can significantly strengthen your culture over time.

Who is this toolkit for?

This bundle is ideal for:

• SMEs that want to attract and retain skilled staff
• HR managers addressing low morale or disengagement
• Team leaders aiming to encourage employees and improve collaboration
• Founders who want to grow their business without losing their cultural identity

If you’re facing challenges like high turnover, difficulty engaging hybrid teams, or a lack of cohesion in the workplace, this toolkit can help you improve company culture and build a stronger, more connected team.

Looking for more? Check out our Leader’s Guide to a Strong Company Culture and Ways to Boost Employee Engagement, so you can build on your progress.

Download the toolkit and start improving your culture today

Improving culture doesn’t require sweeping changes. Often, it’s consistent, thoughtful actions that make the biggest difference. In just 30 days, you could start to see real changes in how your team feels, works and performs.

Download your free Workplace Culture Bundle and take the first step towards creating a better workplace.