Whether we are blind to the billionaires who rule the roost, or are not on the rung that makes the decisions, we just go along with our job description and ignore the organizational changes.
Recently, I completed an informal survey of those who have changed jobs because of the drastic changes in their companies. There is a great dissatisfaction with the way employees are shuffled to and fro or influenced by salary or benefit changes. We all know that jobs are hard to get. Some stay because they are afraid to step out of their comfort zone, and others are lulled into thinking there is job security in their present job.
Tomorrow, you may be the one who is dismissed because your department is not making revenue. Therefore, now is the time to have an alternate plan. The upper echelon is forever looking for ways to increase the revenue. Ask yourself if you are truly and honestly on the increased revenue path or just squeaking by and hoping your department will not be targeted.
Money may be the root of all evil, but business today is about financial growth and that is what keeps the market competing each day. It is time for you to get on the revenue bandwagon or get off the track.
Do companies that are focused on innovation and success care about their personnel, or are they more interested in outdoing themselves? New ideas and new energy keeps the momentum constant and emerging. Even if those who make the decisions are not always on target, they change course and look for new visions.
Those in charge are always trying to find ways to get recognized as the company that is honored for its success, not its failures. The network of experienced leaders is the team that each day directs the company philosophy and supervision. Even if one individual influences the team, that person does hold the managers captive.
If you hold the purse strings, chances are you direct the path and others will step up to the plate. Whether you believe it or not, the Chief Executive of any company has the right to a strong point of view with support from other experienced personnel.
If you voice your opinion, be clear, concise and join with the philosophy of the company. Be diplomatic and when you have an idea be certain it is attached to revenue. Money speaks volumes and that is what is important to those in charge. Making a proposal that is reactive only defines you as someone who doesn't put much thought into the mission of the organization. Take time to understand what the company values are and follow that route. Count those greenbacks when they are in your pocket.
Gloria M. Reiske is an MSW, LCSW with more than thirty years experience in education, administration, social work, and coaching. She has authored manyarticles and is published in local media, having written a men and grief manual for training purposes throughout Virginia and an article for children and grief.
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