February 20, 2008 at 5:46 pm (Thursday Thirteen)
Tags: employee retention, Good Employees, Good Employers, MeMe, Thursday Thirteen
I am a Human Resource Manager for a small manufacturing company in a rural Ohio community. I fully understand my dual role as an employee advocate to assist and promote staff member development and success, while being a strategic business partner to ensure my company’s goals, vision, and objectives are achieved. There are many books and articles available offering advice on how best to achieve the dual roles of an HR manager. I have over 20 years experience in mastering this art and I believe true success for the employee and the employer begins with the employer. I believe a “Good Employer” must demonstrate the following traits if they want to secure and retain “Good Employees.”
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Thirteen Things about Cricket’s Hearth: 13 Traits of a Good Employer
- Offer a collaborative work environment, give employees the opportunity to actually “be a part of the team” not just on the team.
- Provide employees with constructive feedback, whether the feedback is of a positive nature or that of a disciplinary action, it must be presented in a manner conducive to promoting growth in the employee.
- Pay a competitive salary with benefits that provide real value to the employee.
- Be committed to the community, be a corporate citizen and support organizations your employees are involved in.
- Prop the Open Door Policy open so it doesn’t slam shut when an employee needs to report an issue.
- Be flexible as much as “humanly” possible in working hours, employees do have another life outside the workplace and have real life issues they need to attend to from time to time
- Provide an opportunity for the employee to advance through training, both on-the-job and in the classroom.
- Provide a safe workplace by demanding a safe workforce.
- Recognize and reward accomplishments, a pat on the back and a gift card to a favorite restaurant in the hand.
- Be an employer your employees can be proud of, pay your bills like you want your employees to arrive at work, on time.
- Provide challenging and interesting work, just because you like Sam in shipping doesn’t mean Sam likes being in shipping.
- Turn the heat up on America’s melting pot, be truly diversified by hiring the best qualified for the job not quota-fied for the job.
- Be honest and straight forward, don’t tell employees what they want to hear, tell them what they need to hear.
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Chelle Y. said,
February 20, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I have had some really good employers in my life.
marcia v said,
February 20, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Good advice wish that all bosses would have a copy i will give it to my hubby
Miss Wisabus said,
February 20, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Very nice list. I would love to have a boss that followed these guidelines.
Happy TT!
Ellen said,
February 20, 2008 at 6:38 pm
It sounds like you know of what you speak! I bet your employer is happy to have you as an employee…
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/tt-22-mission-san-buenaventura-1782/
Nicholas said,
February 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm
If only all employers would follow #3. But of course most offer only the bare minimum they can get away with.
SJ Reidhead said,
February 20, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Very good. I always tried to do this when I had my business. I was accused of letting everyone walk all over me, but my employees were happy.
SJR
The Pink Flamingo
Di said,
February 20, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Catch people doing something right more often than you catch people doing something wrong.
And remember that the paycheck is WAY down on the list of why people stay at a particular job.
Buck Naked Politics said,
February 20, 2008 at 7:54 pm
those are all excellent points. Happy TT.
The Gal Herself said,
February 20, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I loved this list! I work in advertising, where we have (more than) our share of bottom dwellers. I worked for one agency, though, that was run by a completely scrupulous, honorable man and I was so PROUD to be in his employ. He retired a multimillionaire, and I think a lot of his happy later years are directly attributable to karma. I wish every company principal lived by your list!
Flying Monkey said,
February 20, 2008 at 7:56 pm
My husbands company WAS that way.
great list, I enjoyed it very much! Come check out the NASTIEST THING over on my blog!
keith hillman said,
February 20, 2008 at 8:02 pm
As with most things in life you reap what you sow. That applies to management as much as it does in your personal life
oknatalie said,
February 20, 2008 at 8:20 pm
If all companies followed these guidelines… well, it’s already been commented on, hasn’t it?
Happy TT!
Malcolm said,
February 20, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am lucky in the fact that the company I work for covers everything on your list. Have a great day.
Morgan said,
February 20, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Nice list. I wish that all employers would read it. LOL.
SandyCarlson said,
February 20, 2008 at 9:07 pm
No. 3 I think has gone the way of the dinosaur! This is a great list.
Candy said,
February 20, 2008 at 9:29 pm
This is a must-read for all employers.
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melanie said,
February 20, 2008 at 10:26 pm
great traits!
Susan Helene Gottfried said,
February 20, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I’m so glad I’m my own boss. But when I get to the point where I can have people under me, I’ll remember this. Good stuff here.
On a Limb with Claudia said,
February 20, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Nice. This is really well done. I like that so many of your ideas aren’t expensive. They simply take intention – or the intention to do it. I also don’t believe profit sharing does anything nice. I’ve worked in places where the teams worked new employees (nonshares) like dogs, then fired them when it was time to share. Not nice.
Happy TT!
momhuebert said,
February 20, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thank you. That’s a helpful list.
Barb said,
February 21, 2008 at 2:02 am
Good words! My daughter could use the help of #3! She’s been in her office the longest, does everything, yet makes the least and needs it the most with 4 children at home, and a single Mom.
Xakara said,
February 21, 2008 at 3:37 am
These are wonderful points and they work in business both large and small. I know a few folks starting new businesses and have copied it for them. Thank you.
~X
OneLuvGurl said,
February 21, 2008 at 9:00 am
Wish my boss would read this list! Happy TT!
Mine is here: http://blog.mysocalledsite.com/?p=240
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savvyprchick said,
February 21, 2008 at 9:31 am
LOVE that list.
Mine is 13 Reasons I’m Tired of Winter. Happy TT!
Joyce said,
February 21, 2008 at 10:34 am
Hello, I am going to read this over and take them to heart if I ever become a Human Resource person. All are very interesting and so true.
Love and Hugs,
Joyce
Lynne said,
February 21, 2008 at 11:46 am
Very good list that any employer should read!
storyteller said,
February 21, 2008 at 11:57 am
This is an excellent list indeed. Fortunately I’m no longer looking for an employer since I’m “happily retired” … but know some folks who might benefit from reading this list. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
Maggie said,
February 21, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Ah, all so, so, so very, very true! I also like where Di said “Catch people doing something right more often than you catch people doing something wrong. And remember that the paycheck is WAY down on the list of why people stay at a particular job.” If only every employer followed this advice, there would be so many more employees going above and beyond and actually making the employer look that much better and be that much more efficient.
nonizamboni said,
February 21, 2008 at 4:19 pm
This is a credit to your experience in your field. And I agree wholeheartedly. I especially appreciate the open door policy, across the board.
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Have a lovely weekend — its almost here!
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February 22, 2008 at 10:34 am
You have been tagged!
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February 22, 2008 at 7:43 pm
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