{"id":4,"date":"2026-01-06T20:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/thenadirahperspective\/?p=4"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:34:42","slug":"what-great-companies-teach-me-about-hr-and-the-manager-i-want-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/thenadirahperspective\/2026\/01\/06\/what-great-companies-teach-me-about-hr-and-the-manager-i-want-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"What Great Companies Teach Me About HR and the Manager I want to Be"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9\" style=\"width:121px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754-1200x2133.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_9754.jpeg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6\" style=\"width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/image.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/image-300x136.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delta Airline <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delta Airline. Delta Airline is famous for its people-first philosophy. Theyre big on employee engagement and widespread training. 88% of employees love the career development, support, care, and encouragement they provide, and they also challenge one another to operate at a higher level. In addition, recognition programs and celebrations at the company foster emotional connections with employees. The leadership actively learns from frontline employees by implementing immersive programs that ground the company in their experience. As a future manager, it&#8217;s essential to view employees as partners, not workers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7\" style=\"width:610px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hilton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hilton&#8217;s HR practices include inclusion, work-life balance, and career development. They invest heavily in leadership development, and because they have a great work environment and work with people from all walks of life, 95% of employees absolutely love working here. They discover new cultures that represent diversity. They have a great in-home atmosphere where most of your employees feel welcome and proud to work here. One of the Hilton managers, as an essential part of providing a safe environment, thinks that workers need to work as a team and coaches them on how to get the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9250\/files\/2026\/01\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8\" style=\"width:562px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cheesecake Factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, The Cheesecake Factory emphasizes internal growth and structured training.<br>87% of workers value not having their workloads overlap, which creates time for personal life. Many of those managers began in junior positions; the company is built to develop from within, and employees are well-trained and enjoy benefits uncommon in the restaurant sector. The Cheesecake Factory emphasizes growth and stability, which provide a reliable and friendly workforce and are reflected in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion. Delta Airline, Hilton, and The Cheesecake Factory all show that investing in our people delivers stronger organizational results. Creating an atmosphere that encourages growth and offers meaningful rewards helps foster environments where employees thrive. Not only does the company enjoy employee satisfaction through its high-quality treatment, but it also achieves long-term business success, distinguishing it from competitors in the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delta Airline Delta Airline. Delta Airline is famous for its people-first philosophy. Theyre big on employee engagement and widespread training. 88% of employees love the career development, support, care, and encouragement they provide, and they also challenge one another to operate at a higher level. 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