In today’s episode of the All Inclusive Podcast, we welcome Anish Padinjaroote, Vice President of Culture, People and Brand experience at Fractal.

Anish shares how companies can scale without losing the essence of their workplace culture. As businesses grow, maintaining trust, transparency, and employee engagement becomes a challenge—so how do you keep culture intact while expanding? Anish reveals practical strategies to embed culture at every level, create leadership-driven engagement, and foster a thriving workplace that fuels both employee happiness and business success.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction & Meet Anish Padinjaroote 02:30 - Why Culture Is a Business Driver, Not Just an HR Function 07:15 - The Power of Trust, Transparency & Freedom in Workplace Culture 12:40 - How Fractal Embeds Culture Into Every Stage of Growth 18:20 - Rethinking Leadership: Happy Leaders → Happy Employees 24:50 - The Role of Workplace Rituals in Scaling Culture 31:10 - Key Takeaways for Leaders & How to Build a Thriving Culture