"To understand what organisational culture means, it is important to get to its roots," writes Vineet Gambhir, head of talent for Yahoo Asia-Pacific.
Gambhir notes that creating an environment where employees want to come to work has to be more than one-off events that "highlight a fun culture."
"But a few fancy dress days each year do not mean an organisation is a fun place to work, especially if participation is compulsory, and the dates and themes are set by senior management," he writes. "While celebrations and festivities are important, a company can only truly be called a fun place when employees relish and enjoy their roles and working environments on a daily basis, not just on permitted days."
And while human resources plays an important role in fostering a positive culture, it is not the main factor. "At best, a world-class HR organisation can help reinforce, reflect and promote a company's culture," Gambhir writes "Creating it, though, comes from heritage, leadership, vision and shared values across the entire team."