Culture
2024 in commentary: charting a year of twists and turns
As the curtain comes down on 2024, we reflect on a year of complexity and controversy through the lens of 12 comment pieces written by the Academy’s co-founder Jeremy Myerson
Old tensions resurface as return to office gathers pace
Companies are struggling to align business demands with an employee preference for flexibility. Is the office a platform to build culture or ‘a bland grey corporate hellscape?’ The jury is still out
Stalled progress: why gender parity in the workplace remains elusive
Despite decades of effort, new research from McKinsey shows that true workplace equality remains a distant goal
Should the back-to-the-office brigade be branded as dinosaurs?
Amazon’s decision to bring its staff into the office five days a week is exposing divisions in the debate about flexible working this autumn. There’s growing evidence on both sides of the argument
Presenteeism problems: why showing up sick hurts everyone
A new report looks at how a health-led economy, syncing public health and industrial policy, could benefit workplaces in the UK and lead to better working habits
Legal talk: how the workplace can be leveraged to sustain culture in law firms
From inspiring artwork to implementing employee feedback, a new episode of the Unworking podcast looks at the office’s role in sustaining culture in a law firm
Want to shift your culture? Workplace design can be a lever
A new Australian study confirms the findings of previous academic research – organisational culture is not fixed and can be adapted using the symbols and artefacts of workplace design
Pioneering a culture of radical change: a new approach for the legal workplace
The latest episode of the Unworking podcast shines a light on how DLA Piper is building a culture of radical change in a profession that isn’t known for its rapid evolution
