It feels good to hear a person say, “I really love my job.” It’s such a simple phrase, but it says a lot about a company. The statement reflects a satisfied employee in a healthy company culture, and it’s almost always followed by, “So, where do you work?”
More and more business partners, job candidates and responsible consumers are actively seeking companies with a conscience. Companies that treat employees well. Companies doing it right. People want to invest their resources in businesses that care, but they often don’t know how or where to find them. Choose People can help.
Choose People is a nationwide certification for companies that make their employees a top priority. When a company earns the Choose People stamp of approval you know that the employees who work there feel good about coming to work.
If you believe businesses deserve to be recognized for creating an excellent work culture for their employees, then pledge your support. If you think a business has what it takes to be a Choose People company, then nominate them. And if you’re a decision maker at a company dedicated to measuring and improving your employee satisfaction, then learn how you can participate.
Choose People. It’s just good business.
As I've talked to and learned about businesses with happy employees I've noticed a common theme of team sacrifice existing in the history of the company.
Whether the company is a start-up, fighting for survival or trying to expand to handle tremendous growth - employees will rise to the challenge and the culture will often be better for it. Back to the old adage of what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Employees will gladly go the extra mile, "take one for the team" and go outside of their comfort zone when there is a compelling reason. Everyone wants...