057: Three Amazing Employers – Case Studies
Three Amazing Employers – Case Studies
This month’s theme is: The most important qualities in an employer. Last week, I talked about what employees value most in an employer. Today, we are talking about what makes an amazing employer. I chose three employers from this year’s Forbe’s list of top American employers. I chose companies from a range of industries who were amazing for very different reasons
Case Study #1 – Michelin North America
Offers a “purpose-driven career with a purpose-driven company.”
31% of their employees are Millennials; 22% of their workforce has a tenure of more than 20 years
Dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions
Employee Evaluations:
Great Challenges: 91%
Great Atmosphere: 89%
Great Rewards: 85%
Great Pride: 93%
Great Communication: 88%
Great Bosses: 88%
Some of the benefits at Michelin:
Tire service/tire rebate for family members
Health incentives / subsidized fitness
Corporate jet shuttle
Parental leave
Business networks for LGBTQ, Hispanics, etc.
Onsite health facilities
Partnership with Yellowstone National Park for service
Flexible work schedule
Job sharing
Remote work option
Compressed work week
Onsite amenities, like cafeterias, mother’s rooms, and entertainment
Case Study #2 – Costco
Although I couldn’t find the wealth of information about Costco that I found for Michelin, the consistent thing I did see was employee satisfaction with compensation and benefits. In fact, even part-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Growth potential was another strength of Costco.
I saw several articles that referenced the “family” atmosphere of the employees at Costco.
Case Study #3 – Google
Here are the key aspects to Google’s ranking:
Job satisfaction
Mission
Compensation
Telecommute
Low-stress
Perks:
Free meals
Fitness facilities
Paid parental leave
On-site childcare
Passion projects
What’s the message here? Many companies are great; many are not so great. The important thing is for you to do you self-homework so you know what is most important to you in an employer. Then, do your research to find those companies that offer what you are looking for.
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