Warm and fuzzy companies lure their own staff
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Companies are seeking to retain employees by offering them a variety of personal benefits, often offered onsite, such as meals, health facilities, manicures, meditation seminars, and massages. Concepts driving the trend are that of teamwork rather than labor versus management, the importance of a balanced lifestyle, and the need for individuals to be appreciated and recognized for their efforts.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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Quantum leap in service for the flying kangaroo
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Qantas Airways Ltd. is devoted to high standards of customer service and trains and measures its employees to ensure repeat business and cost savings. Employees are provided with Qantas' customer service targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and are measured against the standards. With detailed standards, employees know what to expect and have improved their performance.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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Avoid staff overload
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Methods to avoid an overload employee, who has difficulty in coping at the work, by motivating employees are discussed. Importance of improved communications with employees and the management for avoiding such situations is also mentioned.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2005
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