In this flailing economy, it seems everyone is laying people off. Heck, I'm working less than I ever have, but glad I'm still working. I know I'm lucky. A lot of people have serious financial issues right now and can't afford basic living expenses.
I was looking at cnn.money online and noticed there was this higher end grocery store, Nugget Market that wasn't laying their hard working employees off. They were getting creative with how they managed their company in these truing and changing times.Nugget Market is an 81-year old, upscale grocery chain in Sacramento, California. It's headquartered in Woodland, California and has 7 flagships chains, and 3 "Food for Less" Chains. It's avoided massive layoffs by careful managing job placement and managing labor costs.
An example of their creative management is not to replacing employees who leave voluntarily and working with a smaller staff. Also, stores located within 15 miles of each other share staff. Employees are cross-trained! Genuis. Floral & deli people are willing to work as baggers. I'm assuming vice versa too?
I think other companies should take note! With flexibility from workers and creative management, working with struggling times is possible. More companies could make a difference with taking the the time to nurture their business in this manner. We all know happy employees are key to succeeding at any business. Kudos to Nugget Market!!!
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