Frederic Boulanger, founder and CEO of Macadamian Technologies Inc., discusses the role his company plays as a software consultancy that helps clients develop successful products, the demands this puts on staff and how the company has remained a destination employer for the best talent. He stresses the importance of an “egoless” culture in which staff feel comfortable engaging with senior management, there is regular communication through forums such as town hall meetings, and staff have strong leadership thats maintain morale and productivity to ensure the company “stays the course” in challenging times.
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Productive, engaged employees result from strong leadership
by Doug and Caroline Somers - Friday, July 3rd, 2009Dedicated and productive employees are a reflection of the leadership, vision and organizational focus demonstrated by their superiors. This is no more evident than now, when the challenges of a recessionary economy demand that everyone provide their best effort and pull in the same direction to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.
Of course, basic human nature [...]
Don’t keep your employees in the dark if you want to keep them
by Jane Brydges - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009In a challenging economy, it’s natural for employees to be anxious about their job security and the future of the organization. They need reassurance and an expression of confidence from the top to maintain their morale and foster a positive outlook. Otherwise, it may take only one call from the competition to lure away them [...]
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