While every small more than that. This broader approach helps them steer clear of unintended pitfalls.
In a study of 21 businesses recognized for their successful cultures, researchers conducted on-site observations and employee interviews. They discovered that each of these companies, all of which appeared on “best places to work” lists, prioritized their staff. Common strategies included:
Empower employees to think and act like owners.
Help them pursue passions, through special programs or extra time off.
Accept failure as necessary for growth.
“Almost all of the corporate founders and CEOs we spoke with told us that they built their companies with people in mind,” writes Michael O’Malley, managing director at the consulting firm Pearl Meyer and co-author of the
“An intense focus on any single goal — from profits to finishing a certain project on time — can be productive, no doubt, providing the focus necessary to get a job done, says Rebecca Greenbaum, a professor of human resource management at Rutgers University who studies leadership and ethics. But hyperfocus on one goal can cause some employees to become so obsessed with the appearance of supporting it that they lose sight of other important goals and values, like treating customers and fellow employees with respect, her research team
