I reviewed three different companies in three different fields to compare how each company practices HR to see if there were any commonalities among these top companies and their HR practices. In all three companies, it is apparent their HR practices follow the concepts that people matter and organizational culture matters; in all three organizations, employees report one or more of the following: being proud to work there, management leads ethically, employees are treated well regardless of their position, and/or they are able to take time away from work when needed.
It is evident that at Hilton and American Express, the HR concept that people matter is important, as 97% of employees report that they are proud to tell others they work there. At Hilton, American Express, and CHG, nearly all employees report feeling welcome when they join the company, also supporting the concept that people matter.
It is evident that all three practice the concepts that organizational culture matters, as employees report that their companies foster environments of working toward a common goal, valuing employee wellbeing, and acknowledging employees for the work they do. At Hilton, employees feel a sense of working toward a common goal. At American Express, employees boast good parental benefits and support for employee growth. And finally, at CHG, they have created a culture that promotes employees’ success through celebration.
Looking forward to the future when I move into a management position, I hope to be a manager that leads by example. I hope to be a manager that can support my staff, cultivating a team that cares for, respects, and supports each other. I also want to be a manager that is able to provide my staff appropriate resources to do the jobs they are asked to do, as well as a manager that celebrates victories and successes, no matter how big or small. I want to be approachable and reliable, but still respected.
Challenges I may face as a manager are budget constraints and expectations passed down from leadership above me. Meeting the expectations of upper management and those of staff can be challenging while meeting budgetary needs/expectations.
Reference
Fortune 100 best companies to work for® 2025. Great Place To Work®. (n.d.). https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/100-best/2025
