You’ve probably heard the words “Company Culture.”
It is, in all honesty, a very powerful thing to be a part of.
But there are some unfortunate sides to it that no one likes to talk about, including me, because it is my least favorite part of business.
Because molding your company culture is so important to the health of an organization and the employees in it, there are hard decisions every business owner has to make.
Sometimes we find out that not everyone is the right fit, and not everyone will be on the same page with your business goals.
This is why hiring the right people in the beginning is so important.
Even with a great hiring system in place, you need to have clear expectations for each position and team members.
We call these our “Core Values.”
This allows you, them, and the whole organization to move forward and grow.
It also allows you to track down problems and remove people if they become detrimental to your business.
It’s like the old saying, “one bad apple can spoil the bunch.”
And if you discover a ‘bad apple,’ it’s best to get rid of them as soon as possible.
You might be wondering, “if you have such a great hiring system, why would things go wrong?”
That’s a great question.
The answer is nothing is 100%. But, you also don’t know what is going on in everyone’s life.
There are always external factors that could cause a good employee, over time, to stray.
And it’s great to give 2nd chances if they just need to help with their job. But, if the person is being unethical, they need to be let go. Period.
It’s better to slow down production and spread the word you’re hiring while filling the vacant position.
Rather than let other people on the team be negatively affected.
My father had an analogy that said, “if you have a body part that’s bleeding out, it’s better to cut it off than lose the whole body.”
It really is one of my least favorite parts of the business, but one individual can put others in the organization trying to flourish and prosper at risk.
That being said, seeing people go on bad terms isn’t good practice; you should always wish them the best and consider them your friends.
The words “Company Culture” are built by the employees you hire and keep around.
Along with your core values, this is what makes up your Company Culture that aims for what you are trying to achieve.
In our case, it’s helping business owners conquer the marketing world to help them take it to the next level.
If you can master this concept of Company Culture, I promise you, every day will feel like your business has even more purpose and you will feel the energy of your employees start to rise.
By the way, if you’re trying to conquer the marketing world with a team of experienced marketers, give us a call or schedule a meeting: https://scale.agmagency.com/help-business-page
