Routinely give people “stretch assignments” that capture their interest, stimulate their growth, and broaden their perspectives

Consistently recognize small wins and milestone accomplishments with spontaneous and informal as well as planned and formal celebrations

Hold people accountable for performance and manage nonperformers out of the business—star players want to work with star players

Conduct annual employee opinion surveys to see if people feel challenged, listened to, and recognized

Recognize special events such as anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, promotions and personal accomplishments with cards and notes

Implement "Business Literacy" training so employees understand how their goals and achievements add value and affect profitability

Provide a work environment where employees become more marketable by training today for tomorrow’s skills

Establish programs to encourage parents to become involved in schools and family activities by providing flexible scheduling

On-site or subsidized child care; company provides list of child care providers in community who have openings

100% of health care premiums paid by employer

Employee breakfasts or lunches with senior management to discuss workplace issues and concerns

Company subsidized personal counseling services

Company subsidized transportation to the work site

No cost medical care at on-site clinic

Company subsidized cafeteria or lunch programs

On-site physical fitness centers with option for family memberships

Reimbursement for child care, dry-cleaning, pagers and cell phone expenses to employees required to travel

Health care benefits offered to domestic partners

Elder care assistance program

Employee Open House or Family Day Program

Company picnics, rodeos, concerts, pep rallies, athletic events

Employees offered 48 hours to use for family emergencies

Employees paid to take annual physical exam and receive bonus if results show they are healthy

Company-sponsored Brown Bag Lunches on personal finance and healthy lifestyles topics

Company-sponsored educational scholarship for employees’ children

Family leave for new mothers/fathers and adoptive parents

No layoff policy

Summer employment opportunities for employees’ family members

Employee profit sharing tied to company and individual performance

Employees paid safety bonuses for “accident free” work records

Employees paid “Retention Bonuses” for years of service

Wage reviews for new employees at 30, 60, and 90 days

Employees receive discounts on company merchandise

Full benefits for part-time employees

Vacation policy: 3 weeks after two years, 4 weeks after five years

“Cafeteria” benefit packages