Workplace culture critical in driving long-term business success – Olorode

Afolabi Olorode, acting managing director/CEO, Quest Merchant Bank Limited, has reiterated the critical role workplace culture plays in driving long-term business success.

“We recognise that a strong workplace culture is fundamental to sustainable business success,” Olorode stated following the bank’s hosting of the recent second edition of the Great Place to Work Nigeria Study Mission.

The Study Mission serves as a collaborative learning platform that brings together Great Place to Work certified organisations to exchange insights, share best practices, and strengthen workplace cultures.

Olorode reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering a high-performance workplace culture and advancing people-centric leadership practices.

According to him, creating an environment where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and perform at their best enables organisations to consistently deliver value to its clients and stakeholders.

“We are proud to support initiatives like the Great Place to Work Nigeria Study Mission that encourage organizations to learn from one another and collectively raise the standard of workplace excellence in Nigeria,” he stated.

According to him, the Study Mission reinforced the importance of collaboration among organisations committed to creating exceptional employee experiences.

Tolulope Dayo-Peters, head of people management, Quest Merchant Bank, emphasised the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in building sustainable workplace cultures.

“At Quest Merchant Bank, we believe building a great workplace is an ongoing journey rooted in trust, purposeful leadership, and a genuine commitment to our people,” Dayo-Peters stated.

By providing a platform for open dialogue, peer learning, and the exchange of practical ideas, the initiative enabled participants to explore innovative approaches to employee engagement, organizational culture, leadership development, and talent management while strengthening a growing community of employers dedicated to workplace excellence.