Comments on: It’s all about Values

By: Mark Bower

Mark Bower — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:34:37 +0000

Jon – Thanks. Agree – doesn't mean we can't continue to persuade!
Jonathan – positive and enabling – exactly the kind of work culture any smart person would want to work in right? What could be better for recruitment and retention?

By: Jonathan Lea

Jonathan Lea — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:13:48 +0000

Agree with you! 'Values' also sounds more positive and enabling, as opposed to the more restrictive sounding 'rules'.

However, it does require a bit of change of mindset, especially for law firms. Despite being a relatively small regional firm, our employment department have keenly produced a weighty staff handbook that is probably over 100 pages long. Needless to say, I don't think I've ever looked at it, although I can understand why the firm would want some of it to fall back on.

By: jonbusby

jonbusby — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:17:29 +0000

Interesting concise post Mark.

Problem is that many think about what will go wrong rather than what will go right. 'Wrong' is usually a consequence of the fear and ignorance 'combo.'

We implemented the 'blog smart' process. Works well. I mean why would I 'dis' my company? Don't really want wife and kids on the street.

My only add is that conversation is good, but as with all conversations, virtual or physical, they have to be engaging, interesting and relevant.

Jon