Beggars can't be choosers, and with the current super competitive job market, some desperate college graduates will take what they can get when it comes to job openings. For those lucky enough to have the luxury of having a choice of which company they want to work for, there are various things that should be looked at, when it comes to what makes that company a good company for its employees.
Probably the most important thing is overall enjoyment. Some aspects of a company that make working enjoyable, is the overall attitude of its employees. If they are passionate about what they do, love new challenges, welcome collaboration, and maintain a friendly and respectful environment, then it makes it a whole lot easier to be excited about showing up to work in the morning. Not to mention employee benefits, like healthcare and retirement plans, which are also among the most important things to research when deciding on whether to join a company or not.
We can take a look a one company in particular, Google, which has been overwhelmingly voted as the top company to work for in America, according to multiple online sources. Free massages, on-site "nap pods", and yoga classes are a few of the many perks that Google makes available to its employees, to make their work experience tolerable, and they actually make an effort to be sure that they are providing the best possible environment for their employees. Although this seems a bit extreme, it provides an example for what all companies should adopt. The littlest things can make a difference.
In order to research what makes a company a good place to work for, when interviewing for a job, its not out of the ordinary at all to sort of probe the interviewer about what its like to work for that specific company, perks it offers, employee benefits, etc. Also, when touring the workplace, observe the overall employee attitude, and try to network, or talk to other current employees about how they feel about the company.
By Jack Denison
I agree that when looking for a company to work for, you should look for the employee attitude. I also agree that other companies should begin to adapt to become more like Google. However, what would someone do if they cannot get an interview in a place like that? Do they just go work with the company everyone dislikes, or should they keep looking for the perfect company?
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