Great Company

In February 2008, Fortune published their annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Each year, Origin reviews this list, the research behind it, and synthesizes its contents into a set of criteria to measure ourselves against – to see how Origin is doing in comparison with some of the largest corporate leaders in the world.

Here is what we learned…

Financial & Non-Financial Recognition

Employees are equally interested in both financial & non-financial rewards from their employers; eager to become both financially progressive and a valued member of a successful organization. A successful company will share the financial benefits of success and develop meaningful recognition for their employees with programs that balance the two, rather than achieving one at the cost of the other.

Meet Expectations

Employees want the companies that they work for to deliver on the promises that have been made. In situations when companies cannot meet the expectations as set forth, employee’s want the respect of a realistic, meaningful explanation.

Creative Achievement

Employees who are challenged obtain a high level of satisfaction from their work; employees who see their creative ideas come to fruition experience delight. Employees love to be challenged, creative, and successful – companies that can pull this off by helping their employees achieve their vision are truly great.