Call it the ‘organization of your dreams.’ Yes, the dream company! The company that adds value to employees rather than merely extracting from them. Yes, it is that organization that affirms the worth of employees. It is faithful to postulate that working in a dream company is better than doing a dream job! Truth be said, many people in different professions do not function in what can be termed as a “dream company.” Many organization experiences high employee turnovers mainly because they lack the qualities of a dream company. Nowadays, companies are brutally competitive and not all qualify to be called dream companies. While job seekers make every effort to look for their dream job, they nevertheless are not willing to settle till they get to land at their dream company. Research shows that companies with highly engaged workers outperform their rivalry firms in the industry. Moreover, employees working in dream companies are less likely to look for a new job or report high levels of stress! Instead, they tend to be more productive and more satisfied. Ideally, a here are the qualities that make up a dream company:
Clean, safe, classic, spectacular and habitable working environment. Corporations with workspaces which accommodate the needs of employees thereby enabling them to perform their tasks efficiently fit to be called dream companies. A company ought to maintain high cleanliness standards and have an organized garbage handling system. Dream companies also have in store well-equipped devices such as fans, fire extinguishers, lifts and elevators, security cameras, automatic door opening systems, computers, as well as large environments.
Promote employee’s welfare. Dream companies are typical of having family programs, educational advising services, paid parental leave and as wellness resources. Research shows that employees who feel welcome to express their authentic selves at work have high levels of organizational commitment, individual performance and propensity to assist others. A dream company should be at the forefront in magnifying employees’ strength as well as assuring job security. In other words, dream companies promote a work-life balance of employees by granting them flexible work arrangements. Respect is paramount. Giving employees a leave when most needed is important. Employees are fond of comparing companies and more often than not, they would be willing to work in the business as long as it meets the thresholds of a dream company. Dream companies also avail opportunities of growth to employees for them to learn and develop their careers. A dream company promotes highly motivated employees not forgetting to encourage employees who seem not to be performing. While companies grow immensely, they tend to experience lots of ups and downs. However, dream companies equip employees with additional skills by availing training workshops and exhibitions. The company should be in a position to challenge employees.
Lastly, dream companies are focused and have plans. They are it visionary and are stable in their performance. When companies try to accommodate disparities, they often tend to confine themselves to traditional strategies including gender, race, age as well as ethnicity. A dream company makes explicit efforts to transcend the dominant currents in its culture. Moreover, a dream company is aware of the prevailing currents it is culture, work habits, dress code, traditions and governing assumptions. It delivers on its promises, has high integrity standards and is the type which every person desires to be associated with the company.