corporate culture

American  

noun

1. the philosophy, values, behavior, dress codes, etc., that together constitute the unique style and policies of a company.

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corporate culture British  

noun

1. the distinctive ethos of an organization that influences the level of formality, loyalty, and general behaviour of its employees

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Example Sentences

Tech workers who have seen their employers grow over the last decade have noticed a shift in corporate culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

As a college student in Portland, Ore., Ochuko Akpovbovbo knew she wanted to work for Adidas or Nike—not just because she loved sneakers, but to immerse herself in their corporate culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

His arc is just one of the ways the weirdness and anxiety inherent to life on the severed floor only deepened throughout these new episodes, presenting Lumon’s corporate culture as a cult.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

There is no question that Boeing has come under huge pressure in recent years over its corporate culture and production standards.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

This new corporate culture was making him soft.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray