1. One company that has decided to buck the trend in an industry characterized by low wages and unrealistic work expectations is In'N'Out Burgers, a fast food restaurant chain. In order to improve employee relations, this company has a number of policies and programs directed at finding and keeping the best employees. According to the company's official website, In-N-Out's family owned and privately held restaurants start all new Associates, a name given to workers in each restaurant, at a minimum of $9.00 an hour. In contrast, many employers in the fast food industry start new employees at the minimum wage.
The company's commitment to a higher starting wage is just one of the ways in which its commitment to employees is demonstrated. @nother way is through its benefits program. Benefits at In-N-Out include flexible schedules to accommodate school and other activities, as well as paid vacations, free meals, and a 401k Plan. In addition, full time Associates receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and travel insurance coverage. Also, this company promotes from within. Most of the managerial staff started work as hourly Associates. On average, store managers earn almost $100,000 a year (Restaurant Opportunities).
2. Nordstrom is a company that does not have a union but whose employees certainly appear to be happy with their employer. There are a number of company polices and programs that contribute to the fact that most employees enjoy working for Nordstrom. According to the company's official website, Nordstrom is committed to encourage and support the success of each employee, making Nordstrom an "exciting place to build a career."
Most employees of Nordstrom start their careers on the selling floor. From this position, they have the clearest perspective of what is required to take care of customers. As a salesperson, employees have the potential to influence their income level th...