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It’s hard to
believe we’re closing in on the Holidays which should be a time of good will
and cheer. Instead, due to the election, Obamacare, greed and poor business/Union
decisions- many people are focusing on the possibility of massive layoffs and
the reduction of full-time employment with benefits.
In past
years, employees looked forward to raises, bonuses, stock options, longevity
pay and possibly, improved benefits. It’s been a decade or more since many have seen any of those positive signs.
In fact for
some- the threat of impending layoffs and the corporate chant of “just be thankful you have a job” has
been the yearly gift. The message
ensures compliance for another year and the morale erodes. The board awards
themselves, the CEO and the upper echelons of management bonuses or a raise and
the employees receive zilch.
Where’s the
value placed on your employees?
The
difference between a great and mediocre company is how those businesses treat their employees and customers in good
times and bad.
Until We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy
of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
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"The difference between a great and mediocre company is how those businesses treat their employees and customers in good times and bad."
ReplyDeleteThat says it all - and if we run our businesses with Christian principles we can turn things around at least in our corner of the world. And that's a beginning.
I can remember years ago, some large companies were run like everyone was family. That philosophy went out the window with most companies seeking profits, greed and power. It's a shame our younger workers never saw the qualities displayed. Postering and bullying seem to be the new climbing mode. I agree with you Ann and thank youfor your comments! Jim
DeleteThe old school management style taught many of our current corporate leadership and management to run a business using the accounting system to make decisions. With accounting being the core and shareholders being the "master" decisions are made that put profits as the indicator of success (company and management). Problem is real value always comes from taking care of your customer first. This of course is done by employee's. Small business's are starting to see this and some big corporations are (REI, Google, Whole Foods) catching on slowly. Those that don't are dying a slow death - hense massive layoffs, pay cuts, etc. Lessons are to become connected to all and put the customer first!
ReplyDeleteBill,
DeleteSo true, indeed! The restructuring continues and sadly most companies fail to realize the new path to success. Imbedding their existance in an outdated post-industrial philosphy, following everyone else and destroying many lives in their process!
The bottom-line is no longer the shareholder or accountant, it's the connection between the customers and employees.
Excellent breakdown of corporate America.
Thank you for your comments!
Jim