Thursday Thirteen #6: 13 Traits of a Good Employer
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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I have had some really good employers in my life.
Good advice wish that all bosses would have a copy i will give it to my hubby
Very nice list. I would love to have a boss that followed these guidelines.
Happy TT!
It sounds like you know of what you speak! I bet your employer is happy to have you as an employee…
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If only all employers would follow #3. But of course most offer only the bare minimum they can get away with.
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
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.
those are all excellent points. Happy TT.
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!
My husbands company WAS that way.
great list, I enjoyed it very much! Come check out the NASTIEST THING over on my blog!
As with most things in life you reap what you sow. That applies to management as much as it does in your personal life
If all companies followed these guidelines… well, it’s already been commented on, hasn’t it?
Happy TT!
I am lucky in the fact that the company I work for covers everything on your list. Have a great day.
Nice list. I wish that all employers would read it. LOL.
No. 3 I think has gone the way of the dinosaur! This is a great list.
This is a must-read for all employers.
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great traits!
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.
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!
Thank you. That’s a helpful list.
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.
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
Wish my boss would read this list! Happy TT!
Mine is here: http://blog.mysocalledsite.com/?p=240
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LOVE that list.
Mine is 13 Reasons I’m Tired of Winter. Happy TT!
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
Very good list that any employer should read!
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,
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.
This is a credit to your experience in your field. And I agree wholeheartedly. I especially appreciate the open door policy, across the board.
I’ve tagged you. . .stop by and see.
Have a lovely weekend — its almost here!
You have been tagged!
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