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They are the companies everyone wants to work for — the so-called "companies of choice" — that never seem to have trouble attracting and retaining the most talented employees.

The reason they are special involves more than just pay scales. They create a certain atmosphere.

If you want your firm to be known as a company of choice, here are two keys to help you build an environment where people thrive and drive to excellence:

Involvement. Every first-rate employee wants to make a difference. Smaller companies often have an edge here because they tend to be less bureaucratic and more flexible. Those conditions let staff quickly become involved in a variety of projects that let them feel they are playing a vital role in the company’s well-being.

Working conditions. Talented staff members look for more than a paycheck. They also seek employers who are willing to tailor benefits and work schedules to their particular needs and lifestyles.

Remember, superior talent tends to attract more of the same. Many successful companies discover that their own employees are the best sources for locating new hires whose goals and attitudes are compatible with the firm's values.

Developing a desirable work environment requires extra time and expense, but the long-term benefits — lower turnover, higher productivity and a more profitable organization — outweigh the costs.

Then, you can spend time and energy on advancing, rather than just maintaining, your company’s position in the market.


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