An Action Plan to Improve Your Culture (and Minimize Legal Risk)

One of the many functions of a deeply ingrained culture is that it essentially outlines the acceptable behavioral standards that the company’s leadership will abide by and impress upon their employees.

You've likely heard the saying made popular by Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." This same sentiment most definitely applies to businesses!

If the company's behavior contradicts the stated culture in any way, shape, or form, you'll absolutely feel the backlash from your employees and customers as well as the community at large. More specifically, it can irreparably damage relationships with your team members and increase the potential for lawsuits levied by slighted employees.

On this week’s show, Carrie shares simple guidelines that provide some indication as to how the company will operate on a day-to-day basis and provide action plans focused on 1) communication, 2) documentation, and 3) termination.