Managers and leaders have a very big influence on company culture - the shared philosophies, ideologies, values, beliefs, assumptions, expectations, attitudes and norms of the organization. We can impact culture by what we pay attention to, measure and control. More important is your employees perception of what you pay attention to. Several other things that are affecting your organization's culture are organizational rites and ceremonies, reactions to critical incidents and crises, and criteria for recruitment, selection, promotion and dismissal. The example you set has a big influence on the culture of your organization and many analysts of leadership say that shaping the culture of the organization is one of the most important tasks of top leadership.
People tend to behave the way they are behaved upon.
Many business managers today complain about high workforce turnover. Retail establishments that rely on low-wage employees typically expect to have a higher turnover than other businesses. However, in today's tight labor markets, high-wage, salaried positions in professional companies are often flipping nearly as fast. This also happens to be designated the Year of the Small Manufacturer. Such firms employ fewer than 500 people, but contribute substantially to the nation's economic strength and competitiveness.