Fun88乐天堂 celebrates prestigious Breakthrough Culture Award win
We are delighted to announce that Fun88乐天堂 are Breakthrough Culture Award Winners 2024.
recognise and celebrate the 100 greatest growing companies to work for in the UK, spotlighting game-changing organisations that prioritise their people.
We faced stiff competition from over 5,000 companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to global giants. This incredible achievement reflects our commitment to fostering a culture where our people have fun, innovate, and excel together 鈥 and we couldn鈥檛 be prouder!
In this feature interview, , our VP of Operations, reflects on Fun88乐天堂鈥檚 Breakthrough Culture Award win and shares her advice for building a thriving company culture in the modern world.
About Louise
Louise Stewart-Murray is our VP of Operations at Fun88乐天堂, and looks after all things People & Culture.
Louise has spent over 15 years working with some of the UK鈥檚 largest food retailers (Tesco, M&S) and CPGs (Cadbury, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson), specialising in operational excellence and business transformation.
What does the Breakthrough Culture Award mean for Fun88乐天堂?
Louise: Our people and our culture are at the heart of our business and success, and so having this recognised is testament to our incredible team and the culture we have created. It鈥檚 so great to be recognised in this space so early in our Fun88乐天堂 journey, as it demonstrates our commitment to our people and our culture from day one.
What strategies do you use to nurture Fun88乐天堂鈥檚 culture?
Louise: At Fun88乐天堂, we鈥檙e building a high-performance culture and environment where everyone can thrive, underpinned by our values.
Firstly, 鈥淏e Brave鈥. We strive to innovate and challenge the status quo for our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves.
Our second value is 鈥淓mpower Others鈥 鈥 which means we trust and empower everyone to do their job and reach their potential.
Our third core value is 鈥淪eek Growth鈥 鈥 because we鈥檙e continuously learning both for ourselves and for Fun88乐天堂.
And finally, 鈥淪park Joy鈥. We focus on doing (and building) things that people will love.
What are your goals for Fun88乐天堂's culture going forward?
Louise: Scaling is a big one. Our main focus is on preserving our awesome start-up culture as we scale 鈥 we鈥檒l definitely be leaning into our value of empowering others here. On the D&I front, we鈥檙e creating a safe, diverse and inclusive space for everyone to thrive. And we also want to consolidate that 鈥減urpose鈥 鈥 we want everyone at Fun88乐天堂 to feel part of something special, with a clear understanding of how individual contributions feed into our collective mission.
Why is a thriving company culture so vital in the modern world?
Louise: In a world full of choices and opportunities, having a great culture is one of the reasons our team will choose to stay or go. It鈥檚 also our USP when it comes to attracting new talent.
We spend a big chunk of our lives at work, and we鈥檙e passionate about retaining our special culture to ensure the team can enjoy the work they do, with a great team around them.
What advice would you give to other organisations striving to create an award-winning culture?
Louise: Put your people at the heart of your decision (and policy) making. Then start with your values: we created our values as a team very early on, and while they may evolve over time, they are what underpins our culture. Spend more time in the recruitment stage, really understanding what newness and diversity your new hires will bring to your culture so that you hire the right people. And lastly, be flexible 鈥 fail fast and be open to adapting as your needs change.
A big thank you to our team, our partners, and the Breakthrough Culture Awards judges for sharing our passion for Fun88乐天堂 and the values we stand for!
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