Corporate Coherence: From Written Values to Practice

The Knowing-Doing Gap

Almost every company has values such as "Respect," "Integrity" or "Teamwork" written on their walls and websites.

However, organizational cynicism arises when there is a gap between those stated values and the lived reality.

If the value is "Respect", but the performance evaluation system only measures turnover regardless of the work climate, there is a structural incoherence.

The cultural audit consists of reviewing whether the hiring, promotion and compensation processes are aligned with the zero tolerance policy for harassment. Are decent people being promoted or political sharks?

Reputational Cost and Employer Branding

In the information age, workplace harassment is no longer an insider secret.

Employer review platforms and social media allow candidates to know the reality of the work environment before they apply.

A reputation for toxicity destroys Employer Branding, making it difficult to attract quality talent. The best professionals flee from conflictive environments.

Therefore, investing in a violence-free culture is a direct investment in business sustainability.

Ethics becomes an intangible asset that attracts both clients and collaborators who share these principles.

Social Sustainability and Certifications

The global trend towards ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria has put the focus on how companies treat their people.

Investors and business partners are increasingly demanding evidence of fair labor practices.

Obtaining "Healthy Company", "Great Place to Work" or ISO standards on psychosocial safety should not be a marketing exercise, but an external validation of a genuine commitment.

These external audits oblige the company to maintain rigorous standards and not to lower its guard in th