Elevating company culture to support growth
Darmore International, a specialist recruitment firm driving talent acquisition for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects across multiple industries, recognised the need for a robust company culture to support its ambitious growth trajectory. Without a defined cultural framework, they faced challenges in aligning their expanding team and maintaining operational cohesion.
The challenge
The rapid growth that Darmore was experiencing, while positive, presented a significant challenge: the need to establish and embed a strong, cohesive company culture. While the firm possessed a strong sense of its values, these were not formally articulated or consistently applied across the organisation. This lack of a structured cultural framework resulted in inconsistent decision-making, particularly in hiring and team collaboration.
Our solution
We partnered with Darmore to conduct a two-day virtual workshop focused on identifying and articulating core company values and translating those values into tangible daily behaviours and business practices.
In order to do that, we developed a comprehensive culture deck to serve as a strategic reference for hiring, team collaboration and leadership decisions. The workshop incorporated interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world applications tailored to Darmore’s specific business needs.
Our approach
At Hoxton Culture, we understand that culture isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We partner with our clients, acting as catalysts to unlock their unique potential. In the case of Darmore, this meant a highly collaborative approach. We didn’t impose a pre-packaged solution; instead, we worked closely with their team to uncover their existing values and translate them into a practical, actionable framework.
Our two-day virtual workshop was designed to be interactive and engaging, drawing on our expertise in facilitating group discussions. We focused on empowering Darmore to define their own cultural identity, ensuring that the resulting culture deck was authentic and applicable to the dynamic nature of their industry.
This tailored approach meant that the solution wasn’t just implemented, but truly owned by Darmore, setting them up for long-term success.
The impact
Following the implementation of the culture deck, the team experienced enhanced alignment, with employees demonstrating a shared understanding and practical application of the company’s core values. Furthermore, the culture deck provided a clear and consistent framework that improved strategic and operational decision-making. Finally, the onboarding process was streamlined, ensuring that new hires were effectively integrated into the company and aligned with its core values from the outset.
Key outcomes
- A practical and relatable culture deck that provided a clear roadmap for daily operations, hiring, and strategic decisions.
- Improved team alignment, leading to better communication and a shared understanding of company values.
- By embedding core values into its operational framework, Darmore laid the foundation for sustainable growth, ensuring that its culture remained strong as it expanded.
Hoxton Culture didn’t just help us define our culture — they helped us embed it. Their expert facilitation gave us clarity, alignment, and a practical toolkit for growth. We’d recommend them to any business serious about building a high-performance, values-driven workplace.
Sophie, Director, Darmore International