Long-Term Employees

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There are those that believe that long-term employees become sacred cows of an organization. They have staying power not because of what they do but more because of who they know. Does this impact a corporation's bottom line? It can, but not in a positive way. This paper shows that a corporation's ultimate success is dependent upon its ability to hire and retain long-term employees that are great, competent and motivated outside of the function of the task at hand. For a company to lead and excel in any industry it must hire the right kind of people for the job. The paper shows that these people are by nature self motivated, skilled and naturally inquisitive and hard working. These are the type of employees that ultimately stay with a corporation for a long time. They are the true initiators of change and the individuals most likely to accept and work change to their advantage. The paper explains that corporations investing in the right kind of employees can expect that they will grow with the company over time, rather than simply become sacred cows.

From the Paper:

"Jim Collins believes that companies can make the move from good to great by not having a program. They shouldn't manufacture ideas and they shouldn't work to motivate people because people should be self motivated in order to contribute to the company over time (Clarke, 2001:90). Further dramatic results do not come from a single inspiring or miraculous moment but rather "down to earth, pragmatic and committed to excellence processes" that build a framework for success and keep already motivated people on track and willing to stick with the company in the long haul (Collins, Clarke, 2001)."

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