By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 Commentator
Dallas, TX – Okay, we got the idea; corrupt corporate executives don't just reside in Houston. There have been about 20 large, influential, dominant-in-their-industry companies that have been questioned for their business practices. Now, we know there are good companies out there. So I have an idea. I'm Maxine Shapiro with KERA Marketplace Middays.
Everyone has a slightly different view on what makes a good company. The most popular criteria: the bottom line - profits. Though obviously important, I believe we're witnessing the repercussions of making profits the only criteria.
So I'm on a quest to find good companies in North Texas. Not just profitable companies, but companies that can stand tall proud and transparent. A good company is not just a name or product. It's made up of dedicated, hard-working people. And those are the persons I want to hear from. Not the PR firm that handles the marketing for the company, or the executives that think everything is hunky-dory because she or he doesn't have a clue if anything is hunky-dory. I want to hear from the people who work in the trenches.
I know you're out there. The employees that enjoy getting up in the morning (or night if that be the case) to go to work. Not just because you love what you're doing; because you love who you're doing it for. You believe in company. Maybe it's the product or service you provide; maybe the management knows how to show appreciation for your commitment. There are numerous reasons to be proud of whom you work for. And in my view, it's the people that make the company, not the logo or the product.
So if your company, small or large, public or privately owned, has been in business for over three years and you've been employed with them for at least one year, I want to hear from you. Please e-mail me at mshapiro@kera.org. And tell me why you think your company is good. Remember, no PR and no executives. Let's see what really makes a good company.
For KERA Marketplace Middays, I'm Maxine Shapiro.
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