I love my job!
“I love my job!”
I have seen or heard that statement at least ten times in the span of a week. I love my job too. I have the good fortune to be blessed with great projects –and amazing clients who care deeply about the talent in their organizations. Maybe the fact that I am starting to hear more of “I love my job”, instead of complaints or more studies talking about the high percentage of employee dissatisfaction, means companies are finally paying attention?
I hope it means:
* CEO’s really do believe managing talent is the number one priority on their agenda — and are championing the idea to their leadership and HR teams that attracting, developing and retaining top talent is now more important than ever.
* People have taken more ownership of their work lives – and making sure they work for a company (or boss, or in a role) where their skills/value are appropriately utilized or valued — and simply a better fit.
* Companies are realizing recruiting is not a solution to their attrition problems. They are understanding people aren’t just a set of skills that can be quickly swapped in/out — and that the “tribal knowledge” of their key employees is not easily replaced. Nor is it easy overcoming a bad employer brand or a corporate culture in a downward spiral.
* Recruiters are working closer now more than ever with their hiring teams to really profile each position AND then helping them find, assess, and select great candidates that meet this criteria.
* Companies are encouraging their teams that their number one source of hire should be their internal employee base — that providing growth opportunities is key in keeping their strong performers challenged and engaged.
* Employees are becoming more proactive in their own career progression by being an advocate for themselves, being dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development, and of course, continually building and nurturing their networks.
Please help inspire and share with us if you love your job and why — and if not, what is the one thing your company or your boss could do to help change how you feel?
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I love my job !! Seriously. This isn’t a trite catch phrase with me. I have the unbelievable opportunity to integrate HR throughout an entire organization. I have the ear, attention and perspective of the whole C-Suite on a daily basis. I get asked for my input and advice on strategic approaches to all aspects of what we do as a company and how it affects our incredible team members. On top of that, they support me being active both in Social Media forums and in the HR Community as a whole. It’s ridiculously ideal !!
I love my job! I love it because I get to work on cool projects with cool people. Now, sometimes I have worked on difficult projects with difficult people, but it was a learning experience. I love being involved in a variety of projects with multiple clients. I love it even more when you work with a client and you get to see the fruits of your work.
I think CEO’s are finally getting that talent matters and even more…top talent. So HR look out….the spot light is on you!
Great post!
Cathy
I love my job because Its a startup and it feels like a family. I work 10 – 12 hours a day without feeling the pressure of it. I worked in 2 other companies, but none made me fall in love with my job like my present company. I just love to be working here.