Philosophy November 19, 2022

Expendable

Expendable

When we hire an employee, we bring in more than just a worker.

  • We bring in her network.
  • We bring in her passion.
  • We bring in a friend.

You may try to make an employee expendable by creating the most comprehensive training manual that any new hire can follow, but you can never replicate her years of wisdom that is uniquely hers.

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