Honesty, dependability and hardwork use to be what defined a good employee. When that changed I am not sure, but it definitely has changed. Perhaps it is because of the economy. This outlook explains why some, employees today, will do just what is expected of them in order to pick up their paychecks; no more, no less. Fortunately, most of the people I work with are not inclined to this type of work ethic.
Now, don't get me wrong, there have been plenty of times that I have overheard employees say, "Why do I do all of this, they don't care.", meaning either the company, or management. And just for the record, I have expressed the same feelings plenty of times. But as soon as it is said, we all turn around and continue to do our best at our jobs.
So why do we do it? Well, from what I can tell, this is just who we are. This is what defines each of us, as a person. We are just a group of people that have a positive attitude and want to see everything we do be successful for our store. Be it for the customers, the store or the company, we continue to strive - no matter how many times we get shot down.
Yesterday, one of the guys was telling me about a few customers who had approached him and told him how clean the parking lot and the carts were kept. These customers had previously been shopping at another store, which has just recently been renovated, but the store has taken on such a dirty appearance that they were not returning. Just for the record, this is the leading competitor. Now this shows how much the employee takes pride in his job and these comments made all of the difference to him because someone noticed. Our store manager is of the same nature. He not only realizes the benefit of appearance, but we have witnessed him actively work to maintain a well kept store.
So even though the work ethic of the average employee has changed over time, it is good to know that hardwork, honesty and dependability still lives on in the people that I work with.
Talk at ya later!
Now, don't get me wrong, there have been plenty of times that I have overheard employees say, "Why do I do all of this, they don't care.", meaning either the company, or management. And just for the record, I have expressed the same feelings plenty of times. But as soon as it is said, we all turn around and continue to do our best at our jobs.
So why do we do it? Well, from what I can tell, this is just who we are. This is what defines each of us, as a person. We are just a group of people that have a positive attitude and want to see everything we do be successful for our store. Be it for the customers, the store or the company, we continue to strive - no matter how many times we get shot down.
Yesterday, one of the guys was telling me about a few customers who had approached him and told him how clean the parking lot and the carts were kept. These customers had previously been shopping at another store, which has just recently been renovated, but the store has taken on such a dirty appearance that they were not returning. Just for the record, this is the leading competitor. Now this shows how much the employee takes pride in his job and these comments made all of the difference to him because someone noticed. Our store manager is of the same nature. He not only realizes the benefit of appearance, but we have witnessed him actively work to maintain a well kept store.
So even though the work ethic of the average employee has changed over time, it is good to know that hardwork, honesty and dependability still lives on in the people that I work with.
Talk at ya later!
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