Some companies overlook human resources thinking that it is an unnecessary expense. The Globe and Mail article, “Five qualities for top employees”, by Mary Ray, outlines what characterizes a top employee. According to the article, a “type A” employee should have a desire to compete, champion’s mindset, self-discipline, integrity, and initiative. I agree with all of this. However , I believe that an employer contributes to an employee’s performance. This is where human resources becomes essential. Inevitably, an employee is affected by his surroundings. A friendly environment will attract cooperative employees.An employee will take initiative when they believe in their company. In many instances, people strongly dislike their jobs and do minimal work. Zappos, the online shoe company, is an example of a business who has mastered human resources. They know that top employees are shaped by their workplace environment. You attract what you emit. Employees need to be motivated in order to have a “champion’s mindset”. Employees will have self-discipline if they feel devoted to their company. Poor treatment of employees, leads to poor employees. For this reason when this article presents”the five qualities for top employees”, it is imperative to realize that a workplace generates these qualities. Employers should focus on training their employees in order to maximize efficiency. An employer may hire someone with these qualities but if the workplace is an unsafe environment there will be no motivation for the employee to be innovative, self-disciplined or competitive. Labour costs may seem unnecessary but they are worth it in the long run.
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