In The Face Of The Storms

Let me begin with an apology to those of you who count on these articles being regularly available each two weeks. Thanks to Hurricane Gustav and the residual flooding issues in our area of North Louisiana, I was unable to get an article out last week. However, this event has given the inspiration for this article.

Both hurricane Gustav and the more recent storm, Ike, left in their wake a vast amount of devastated property and disrupted lives. Here in the northern region of Louisiana, there was not so much wind-related damages as there was wide-spread flooding. In the aftermath of such events exists an opportunity for employers to show their true character and "walk the talk" about providing a family-oriented workplace for their employees.

Whether a hurricane, tornado, flood, fire, or other disaster, such an event will always provide an opportunity for employers to show their best face, and it doesn't have to be a wide-spread event. Having only one employee who endures a disastrous event provides no less opportunity to show compassion and aid to a team member in need.

Some of the greatest stories I have heard over the years are those of humanitarian efforts by employers to assist employees after tragic events in their lives. Bearing this in mind, the best employers can always be found putting their best foot forward in an effort to meet the circumstantial needs of their employees in the face of the storms.

Mike Purcell - Speaker, Trainer, Author
President - Compass Performance Group, LLC
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