Comments on: How to Turn Your Employees Into Fans

By: ResumeON

ResumeON — Sat, 30 May 2015 06:42:24 +0000

If an Owner or Employer, fulfills their employees wishes, then every employee will become his fan.
But it is not as simple as in words. We can’t complete all their demands. Just motivate them time to time and provides maximum facilities to them.

By: Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady — Sat, 23 May 2015 05:14:24 +0000

In reply to charles.

I asked him if it’s difficult to find people and he said no, he’s been approached by people. I agree that the 3 month trial period seems difficult, but the reality is that severance isn’t required for any job and you can be fired at any time for any reason, so you really have no guarantee even in a traditional job.

I think he’ll run into problems later on.

By: charles

charles — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:39:08 +0000

Not buying it:
“I trust them and have their backs”
Yet . . .
“begins by contracting a candidate for three months”

That is NOT having their backs.

Basically, he is saying if it doesn’t work out we can just ditch you without any severance pay. Oh, and not pay you any benefits while “trying you out.”

I’m glad when I hear stories about such CEOs because I now know that I do not want to be a customer of theirs.

By: LiteralGirl

LiteralGirl — Fri, 22 May 2015 22:37:31 +0000

I agree with the point of your article. I am lucky enough to work for an organization that I truly believe in – I hold the mission near and dear to my heart (a staff-model HMO). I worked here before kids, remained a customer while home with my kids for 10 years, and have been back for 4. It really helps to believe in the company for which you work.

By: Slippy

Slippy — Fri, 22 May 2015 16:48:50 +0000

Eh, not a fan of this guy’s responses. They seem to channel the spirit of Dilbert’s boss in, “how can I make you work harder for no extra money?” He says he wants to inspire to work for the cause and not the paycheck; might work better if he were to inspire people to work for the cause AND the paycheck especially since he isn’t running a non-profit. Also if he wants employees to feel like the company is their own then he should offer equity; it would be interesting to find out if he does.

By: Parker Daws

Parker Daws — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:21:49 +0000

Hire for three months without determining if the person is really a good fit for the company first?
Assuming that this can pass all the legal ramifications – just plain stupid in building loyalty and making the employee feel wanted.
A company in business for about two years hardly qualifies as a success story.