What is Company Culture?

Company culture is built from the goals and values held by an organisation, the attitudes and behaviours it demonstrates, the relationships between staff, and the physical environment offered to employees. It can either be deliberately cultivated or the result of a series of actions over time that gives the company a certain reputation. For example, a company may become known for its good opportunities for career progression, or for its positive environmental impact. 

When searching for your next pharma job, the company culture of the organisations you apply to should be at the forefront of your research. Even if you have all the skills and qualifications needed for a role, if you don’t fit in with the company culture, you’ll find it hard to thrive there.

You can begin to find out more about an organisation’s culture by researching the following things:

• Client list
• Company blog
• Social media pages
• Reviews (from both employees and clients/customers)
• ‘About Us’ or ‘Team’ webpages 
• The values and goals outlined on their website
• Employee pages on LinkedIn to get an idea of things such as career progression

Read here for more information on company culture and how it can influence your job search.