collocation · neutral
workplace culture
UK/ˈwɜːkpleɪs ˈkʌltʃə/US/ˈwɝːkpleɪs ˈkʌltʃɚ/WORK·place CUL·ture
the shared values, attitudes, and behaviours that characterise an organisation
Examples
“A positive workplace culture improves employee retention and motivation.”
“Start-ups often promote an informal workplace culture to encourage creativity.”
“Interviewers may ask about workplace culture to see if you will fit in.”
Band 8 sentence
“Leaders play a key role in shaping workplace culture by modelling values and setting expectations.”
Collocations
- positive workplace culture
- to fit in with the workplace culture
- to change workplace culture
Word family
Common mistakes
work place culture→workplace culture
fit in the workplace culture→fit in with the workplace culture / fit into the workplace culture
Say it for a higher band
5company atmosphere→6office culture→7+workplace culture
Synonyms
office culture
Easily confused
office culture
“The company is known for its relaxed office culture.”
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