What kind of cultural transformations – positive or negative – defined workplaces this year?
AS It has been the year of Creation Over Imitation, when organizations stopped copying what was trending and began creating what was relevant. For the first time, leaders chose purpose over popularity. Instead of asking, “Who else is doing it?” they now ask, “Does this truly fit our people, our purpose, and our progress?” Earlier, culture was borrowed; now, it is built. Hybrid work, well-being programs, DEI initiatives, and communication frameworks are being shaped with intent, not imitation. This is a shift from quick fixes to conscious creation – from template to tailor-made.
This evolution can be summarized in REAL-
R: Relevant to business and people’s needs
E: Empathetic in thought and execution
A: Adaptive to change and challenge
L: Lasting in purpose and impact
The outdated debate of people-first or business-first is giving way to a more evolved...
