Workplace Culture Review

What are Workplace Culture Reviews?

Workplace culture reviews are structured reviews that capture how employees perceive the values, behaviours, policies and working environment. They go beyond job satisfaction surveys by focusing on the shared attitudes, practices, and norms that shape daily work life. These reviews include feedback on leadership style, communication, inclusivity, collaboration and overall morale.

Workplace culture reviews are an employer led review without the need for a complainant, respondent and witnesses. A workplace culture review can be used proactively to manage potential issues or reactively to investigate issues of concern which will assist to mitigate and eliminate psychosocial hazards.

When to use a workplace culture review?

  • Where there is perceived conflict and a workplace investigation may divide the parties and escalate the matter

  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in the current culture

  • Measure alignment between stated company values and actual employee experiences

  • Spot trends and issues early, such as disengagement or lack of diversity

  • Guide strategic decisions on policies, training, and leadership development

  • Whistleblower or anonymous complaints

  • Investigate issues of perceived poor culture and/or morale

  • Where a complainant is reluctant to proceed with a detailed complaint

  • Evidence of team conflict, high turnover or absenteeism

  • A suspicion that a particular issue may exist and the need to quantify the risk

Benefits of a Workplace Culture Review

  • Improved Employee Engagement: When employees feel heard and valued, they are more motivated and productive.

  • Better Retention: A positive culture reduces turnover and attracts top talent.

  • Enhanced Collaboration: Understanding cultural dynamics helps teams work more effectively together.

  • Stronger Brand Reputation: Companies known for healthy cultures appeal to customers, partners, and future hires.

  • Continuous Improvement: Regular reviews create a feedback loop that fosters adaptability and innovation. A workplace culture review can be used in lieu of a workplace investigation to investigate allegations of workplace culture including bullying or proactively to check on how team dynamics are within a workplace.