When one evaluates a company's culture, one of the key indicators of what type of culture exists is how the owner of the company views their employees.
As the owner, do you come to work and dread all of the issues you face in dealing with your employees. When you review your financial statements and look at the payroll line do you wonder why you are giving your money away to these people. You are the one that took the risks, gave your time, postponed vacations, and made it all happen. The employees are never satisfied and they are always wanting you to give more of your money to them - employees are evil!
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As the owner, do you come to work and look forward to working with a group of people that are dedicated to your business. You value them for what they give to the business, but you also value them as individuals. Looking for ways to provide personal growth, opportunities to advance, and even helping them when they choose to take another position somewhere else. You are grateful for what they do and how it allows you to build wealth - employees are good.
So what type of owner are you? What would the mouse in the corner think - the one that sees and hears everything you do? If you are a risk taker, ask your employees and see if they agree with you.
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