Company culture is one of those areas which seems quite simple on a high level, yet only a few businesses excel at. This week we are bringing in Bretton Putter, the founder of CultureGene, a next generation executive search consultancy. In the episode we examine what exactly ‘constitutes’ company culture, the criteria to look for when hiring, and how to effectively test for cultural fit in the early days.

In his most recent book, ‘Culture Decks Decoded‘, Brett has combined his analysis of hundreds of culture decks and tackles the patterns that make up a sustainable culture. The benefits are clear, but the path to success remains vague. As Bretton says, “Probably the most commonly forgotten aspect about creating company culture is that it has to be managed.”

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