Why do you think about yourself you are a good employer?

Question

If you want to be the best company, you need the best people out there.

What benefits do you offer to your potential employees?
How do get them and retain them?

Hamza Afzal Butt · Accepted Answer

@busmark_w_nika Yes, Competitive benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

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Offer competitive salary, great benefits like unlimited PTO, fully covered health insurance, 401k match, etc. Foster a positive, supportive culture with work-life balance. Provide growth opportunities, mentorship, and investment in employee development. Involve the team in key decisions to give them ownership. Recognize and reward high performance. Host fun team events to build camaraderie. Ultimately, treat your people well and make them feel valued - that's how you attract and retain top talent!

Aron Walter · Answer

Honestly, if a company doesn't offer remote work these days, it’s a hard pass from me.

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I encourage collaboration and teamwork.

Nitin Joshi · Answer

Right now, I am an employee. I wanted to know what an employer thinks about being a good employer.

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Right now, we don't have any employees. BUT I have been part of enough companies to tell a good employer apart from a bad employer.

Good employers:
- Have a clear vision for the company & your role. Even if there is a change, they support you through the change. 
- Allow for open communication & autonomy.
- Trust you with the role they have entrusted you to perform.

There are many more, but these 3 are the most important (In my opinion)

Muhammad Saiful · Answer

@busmark_w_nika  Aha, I see. That's a great point; we need to find a balance.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@hamza_afzal_butt flexible work options: can they work any hours they want to? What can I imagine under competitive benefits?

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@ipuldev yep, you need to have there those people who are more "friendly". When the company is going hard only for profit (which is understandable), some people can slide to "robotic" behaviour. It is not good. Lack of emotions is not also good (but the same applies when there are too many emotions).

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I'm not...Aspergers are not good bosses...well not the type I'm lol. If, and only if people are open to the way if push and play mirror with my brut honesty and no filter whatsoever...well they grow. And they fly away and keep reminding me of what I meant for them.

So feed them, clothe them, give them the tools to explore and therefore grow.
Don’t let them do stuff what is not in-centric motivation. 
Talk (try to) daily with your team to feel how live is going and if they have an obstruction they need to get out of the way. Personal or work. 
Ask what they need to be on top of there game. Be sure to give them the level of responsibility they want vs they need, and you want to give. 
Make a personal code of conduct, fuck principles. Don’t except anything that's against your code of conduct (this implied on all levels of live)
Ask them what they want to earn thats "so called" market fit. Make a one page agreement with what is in it. Do a check together on a 6 month periode if the pay vs the page still is ok on every direction (child, less time, less pay, wife is gone, works 24/7 ...more pay?) ....but that’s me and for the moment I'm very solo player, autistic burnout...

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

As an employer, I prioritize competitive benefits, flexible work options, continuous learning, and a supportive, inclusive environment to attract and retain top talent. Recognizing achievements and fostering career growth are key to ensuring our team's satisfaction and success.

Lorenz Sell · Answer

I think that much of being a good employer is create an environment where people feel a sense of belonging and safety.  For me this is about communication.  How do you handle conflict, how do you invite people to be authentic, how do you share your expectations or frustrations in a way where it's ok and everyone can just share what's present for them.  Learning how to create a clear space for communication has probably been the biggest thing I've learned as an entrepreneur.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@nitin_joshi It is hard to define it because it is more than offering benefits and stimuli. The person needs to feel free. Like when you are at home. But when the company is bigger, it is harder to achieve that.

Abhra Ch. · Answer

Hey @busmark_w_nika! 😄 You're spot on about needing the best people to be the best company. In my experience, offering competitive salaries, great health benefits, and opportunities for professional development are key to attracting top talent. To retain them, creating a positive work environment where people feel valued and recognized for their contributions goes a long way. What strategies have you found effective in retaining your best employees? 😊

Muhammad Saiful · Answer

I have never worked for a corporate or large company. However, from what I understand, effective communication about our work and preferences with our colleagues is essential. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but sometimes, even the smartest individuals can seem clichéd if they lack good communication skills within the team.

Why do you think about yourself you are a good employer?

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