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Having a strong and positive company culture can make a huge difference to employers wanting to attract, engage and retain top talent. This is something that the HR function is acutely aware of. Despite the importance of company culture, the production company behind the popular Channel 4 programme Gogglebox has reportedly been hit with complaints from staff over claims regarding its working conditions on set. In a recent Guardian article, several staff members who have worked on the popular TV show claimed that the production company, Studio Lambert, tolerated excessive working hours. There were also claims of staff being shouted at. ‘Inhumane at times’ A former Gogglebox employee who recently departed told the Guardian: “People have had enough. You don’t turn up to work to be screamed at for 12 hours a day.” “It was the worst job I ever did. The way that it’s made is inhumane at times.” In addition to this, staff on Gogglebox alleged that they were warned against disrupting production by being forced to self-quarantine. Read more Sony Music’s HR SVP on leading company culture The Guardian was told that they responded by removing the NHS tracking app from their phones. Some individuals are believed to have contacted the Bectu trade
