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What do we owe the people who work for us?

Other than a paycheck, what do we owe the people who work for us?

Benefits like health insurance?
Perks like free food Fridays?
A dedicated space to work?
Work tools like a computer and mobile device?
Mentoring?
Thoughtful growth opportunities?
Freedom from harassment or bullying?
Long term employment?
Certainty?
Kindness?
Coaching?
Intellectual stimulation?
Honor?
Stock?
Integrity?
Respect?
Organization?
Commitment?
Clarity?
Honesty?
Freedom?
The benefit of the doubt?

Or do we owe them nothing?

The answer depends on your values and your interpretation of value. Maybe a fair exchange of money is the only thing needed. The transaction is complete. But maybe, we owe our people a bit more than that?

by Jonathan

Jonathan Wilson is the CEO of Sandcastle, a leadership training and development consultancy. He frequently speaks and writes about building high performance teams. Jonathan regularly presents his latest findings and insights to business and government leaders at local, state, and national association events (both in-person and virtual). His first book, Future Leader: Rebooting Leadership to Win the Millennial and Tech Future is available now.

Tagged: Core Values | Leadership

Published on: April 21, 2022

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