Some organizations are characterized by hard work and high levels of productivity while others have what we refer to as a lazy culture and the rest fall somewhere in between the two. Typically, managers and owners set the tone for the work ethic of the business through their own behavior as well as the expectations and subsequent level of accountability they instill. Organizations should strive to develop a culture of hard work and high levels of output. In many instances the employees and management believe such a culture exists when, in fact, something less exists. It is important to be objective in assessing what type of work ethic culture exists within your organization.
Every organization needs policies of one form or another.
The extent to which reasonable and sound policies are established and made clear to employees will often determine the level at which the organization will function. In other words, when policies are unclear or don't exist, employees are left to make decisions that, in some cases, they should not be making. And without clear policies that have been communicated to employees, it becomes more difficult to hold them accountable for certain actions. We suggest at least a semi-annual review of all company policies to ensure they meet the needs of the organization. In setting expectations, assigning tasks, defining projects, etc.