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Book SynopsisGold Medal Winner, Human Resources and Employee Training, 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards Trust, Pride and Camaraderie transform your company into a "Great Place to Work" The Great Place to Work Institute develops the annual ranking of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Trade Reviewa truly inspirational business book accessible, easy on the jargon and full of creativity packed full of great case studies. (Talent Engagement Review, March 2011). 'Written in an informative, straightforward way puts engagement and the culture of camaraderie into context for large and small organizations. (HR Magazine, June 2011).
Table of ContentsForeword xi
by Robert Levering
Preface xv
1 Introduction: The Value of Creating Great Workplaces 1
SAS: Taking Care of Their Greatest Asset
2 Credibility: “I Believe in My Leaders” 27
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: Inspiring Excellence
Google: Finding the Googlers in a Very Large Haystack
3 Respect: “I am a Valued Member of this Organization” 61
General Mills: Developing Great Managers
SC Johnson: A Family Company
4 Fairness: “Everyone Plays by the Same Rules” 97
Scripps Health: All for One and One for All
5 Pride: “I Contribute to Something Really Meaningful” 127
Wegmans Food Markets: Proud of Their Contributions to Communities
W. L. Gore & Associates: An Innovative Culture and a Culture for Innovation
6 Camaraderie: “The People Here Are Great!” 155
Camden Property Trust: Building a Fun Community for Employees and Residents
Microsoft: Geniuses Welcome
7 Global Perspectives: Great Workplaces around the World 183
8 Taking Action: Creating Your Great Workplace 203
References and Resources 223
Acknowledgments 225
About the Authors 229
Index 231
