There are numerous responsibilities you assume when running a business. The employees who work for you look up to you to take the company in the right direction. The culture of your business can make or break the way it all succeeds or doesn’t.
What Is Culture In A Business?
Culture is all about what is allowed to go on, happen, and occur in your business. Are you allowing people who don’t deserve a raise to get one? Do you make sure that the people who genuinely deserve a promotion get one?
If unfair advantages are being taken, employees are not going to stick around for them. That includes you, the business owner. General rules and protocols need to be followed by all employees. Exceptions to skip or give special privileges shouldn’t be permitted when it comes to raises, promotions, and other similar aspects in the business.
Why Does A Good Culture Make A Difference?
Employees want to be treated fairly and as they are valuable to the company. When you skip over or don’t show proper acknowledgment, they won't feel recognized for their hard work. If your business has a good culture, the rate of employee turnover will be far less.
Not to mention, when an employee feels that they are valued, they will work harder. More effort will be put into their job, and they will perform better. No one wants to feel like they are unnoticed and someone else is benefitting from their hard work.
A Good Measure To Follow
If you are the individual in charge of a company, have a plan. Don’t fly off the seat of your pants and chance making bad decisions. Pay attention to your employees and who is doing a great job at their job. You should never promote someone based solely on their friendship with you or their ability to charm you.
Watch the performance and give promotions based on hard work and dedication. Look at who has been there the longest and waited their turn to be promoted. Some other qualities to pay attention to are:
- Respect
- Behavior
- Attitude
- Values
The culture of your business is not only how the employees are allowed to interact. It is also about what you are allowed to happen at your company. If you enforce a good culture, you’ll be more respected, and your business will thrive better with employee retention.
~ Written for us by our associate Gary Sorrell, Sorrell Associates, LLC. Copyright protected. All rights reserved
