In 1978, John Mackey and Renee Lawson borrowed money from friends and relatives to start SaferWay, an outlet for natural foods in Austin, Texas.
They even got evicted out of their apartment, and, were forced to sleep in the very warehouse in which they stored their products. But, the duo's relentless pursuit ensured that Whole Foods (SaferWay rechristened in 1980) featured in FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work for" in 1998, and, has remained there ever since. There is a good reason to Whole Foods being named as one among the highly preferred employers. It is primarily because the practices endorsed by the company are not only innovative, but are also gamified.
While all employees are offered a standard 20 percent discount on all the store products, employees who remain in good health in terms of their blood pressure, BMI etc. are provided an additional discount of 10 percent. For an innovative employee wellness programme, this definitely is a stealer! Further, the company is literally transparent. Salaries from the CEO to the lowest of the low employee are visible to everyone, and, once every 3 years, every employee is made to vote on the benefits package. Incumbents to senior positions are actually interviewed by the employees, who also have a say in selecting the right manager from the top five candidates thus chosen.
Creating sufficient room for employee innovation, thereby ensuring that the company has a top of the rung work culture, is therefore the right way to not only ensure a better bottom line, it is a sure-shot recipe for growth and ever lasting success. Human Capital spoke to Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO, who impressed upon the need to ensure an all-inclusive culture within the organisation, and, the ways in which fresh talent is to be fostered into the work fold.
Q. What are the core values that define the culture at OPPO?
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Continuous Learning For Growth
Of late, for organizations particularly in the service sector, people have become the strategy. And, if that is the case, the Learning and Development (L&D) department in organizations, and the industry in general, is likely to witness significant growth in 2017 and the years thereafter.
Creating Open Spaces And Minds
As the boundaries of life between work and home continue to blur, employers and employees are sitting up and are noticing the ways and means to offer and avail a worthwhile experience at the workplace.
Striking The Right Balance
In 2017, an employee in the HR Department of a leading global company received an excel sheet attachment in his official mail. While the content seemed harmless, it was in fact a well disguised Ransomware attack which had in fact placed several companies worldwide in the dock. Ransomware attacks targeting HR departments across the globe have since been in vogue since they possess valuable employee data which can be used to commit crimes such as tax frauds and the like.
The Multifaceted Advantages Of AI
AI can speed and automate data collection, make fundamental observations, systemize HR issues, and differentiate customer and employee profiles. But, corrective measures and final decisions can only be approved by people who can understand how to leverage AI tools to acquire accurate information sans the noise and interpret them the right way.
Engagement Surveys: A Means Or An End?
Surveys are not merely a way to check the pulse of the organisation; they should ideally be used as vehicles to improve the organisation culture, people practices and employee experiences which gradually translate into business success.
What Is And What Needs!
The idea of the best fit works only in a perfect universe. In reality, what talent specialists and hiring managers should focus on is getting the close fitment. They should work with an approach that bridges the gap between what is (available) and what needs to be (done).
A Matter Of Strategic Timing!
The term 'work-life balance' has become a popular chant for all working professionals today. A world of different opinions continue to pervade our lives, with one actually affirming that there truly is no direct relationship between the parallel worlds we live in.
Picture Out Of The Frame
A few months ago, Moon Jae-in, the President of South Korea, made an unusual announcement.
Analysis
It is paramount for a pharmaceutical company to meet the business requirement of regulatory compliance.
How Can They Fire Her?
It is a common phenomenon in the corporate landscape to misinterpret the inability to respond to a query by a Manager as a serious lapse which at times leads to termination of his/her services. As a fallout, not only do they risk losing out a person with superior managerial skills, they also dampen the spirit of the juniors in her department, leading to sinking morale and reduced engagement.
