Do good employees make a good organisation? Or is it the other way around?

Chicken or the egg situation - do you get a bunch of engaged, motivated employees by being a good organisation, or do they make an organisation better?

How big a role does the environment play in generating the excitement and commitment a start-up always seems to have? How do you sustain that zest and passion through to post-launch, without letting them get jaded?

Keeping anticipation levels up is one way. Involving the company in what's next and making them feel they have a role to play in it will keep the enthusiasm levels high.

Management continuing to keep closely involved with their staff at all levels, even after the company has grown exponentially, makes a difference as well.

Appreciate those who have taken risks (within limits!) even if the idea didn't pan out.

Management have to walk the talk - live the brand values, don't preach them.

Love to hear what you guys have to say........spill the beans to beenz!!

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  1. Dennis Flaherty21 April 2009 at 10:31

    Quite simply, a company deserves the employees it gets.

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  2. Dennis Flaherty21 April 2009 at 16:32

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  3. Varghese Mathai15 August 2009 at 16:21

    Relationships play a pivotal role in cementing bonds between an employee and the organisation. Organisations that invest in laying down Systems, Processes & Rituals that grow relationships attract & retain beautiful minds that strive for positive contributions.

    The snowballing effect is an environment where every individual trusts the people they work for, has pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

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  4. Jilson Thomas21 August 2009 at 15:51

    The query is very intelligent and practical.

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