Going through the Fortune 100 Best Companies to work for in 2020 list. I found myself reading through dozens of the “what employees are saying” comments for each company. In an attempt to get a feel for a trend I made sure to read the comments of the top, middle and bottom companies that make up the list. What I found is that there were a few different things that seem to come up often and are similar despite the companies being in very different fields/markets.
The most common positive comments that stood out to me were employees feeling supported by management, not being micromanaged, being treated like family and feeling like they were able to use their own ideas to get work done. Overall, it appears that companies that choose HR Management styles that foster support and encourage individuals to pursue their strengths, leads to a better place to work. This style of thinking is reflected in one of this weeks readings Buckingham, M. & Coffman, C. 2016. First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently. The manager being interviewed in this article expresses that each employee is an individual and treating them all the exact same would be the “opposite of fair” and a disservice to the employees and organization. Showcasing many of the challenges a manager faces in order to keep employees happy, productive and engaged.
Based on the top 100 list, the readings and the lectures covered in class. The manager that I would hope to be is one that is able to align the goals of a company with the goals of the employees. This requires having a a fully realized HR Management strategy. As the manager I would want to be able to identify the best employees for each position, make those employees happy/feel valued, while achieving goals/benchmarks set by the company. Further highlighting the need for a solid HR functions that are developed to meet the specific needs of the employees and company.
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