Ep.1 |The Evolution of Workplace Culture: Global Shifts, Workers Rights, Maternity Discrimination

What does a workplace mean to you? How has the concept of the workplace evolved over the last century, and what impact has it had on culture?

In the first episode of The Culture Shift, host Vicki Baars sits down with Gemma McCall, the transformative co-founder and CEO of Culture Shift. Together, they delve into the concept of a workplace, exploring how it has transformed over the last 100 years and how these shifts have influenced workplace culture.

Gemma shares her personal experiences and insights, offering a fresh perspective on changes in the workplace. Our conversation navigates through significant historical political movements, the influence of global lockdowns on EDI initiatives, and the challenges of hybrid working.

Join us for this episode and help contribute to a positive shift in workplace culture.


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1:25 Who is Culture Shift
5:08 How has the Workplace Changed?
7:34 How Activism in the 1970's Changed Workplaces for Women
9:34 Why Employees Expect More From Workplaces
12:45 Personal Experience of Maternity Discrimination
18:47 Power of the MeToo Movement
22:20 Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis and Covid-19 on Workplaces
25:22 Why bullying is a Hidden Workplace Problem
27:22 Bullying and Respect at Work Bill
29:07 What the HMRC Respect at Work Code Means for Workplaces
30:28 4.9 Million UK Employees Have Experienced Bullying
31:35 Why Aren't Employees Reporting Bullying