Fortunately, Baker is less likely to lose her job because she's a neurosurgery specialist. Extra skills enhance job security because they spell clout in a tight labor market. In fact, many companies are fighting to retain skilled workers. I think we stand even on loyalty. It's ironic, but Cessna has found one of the best ways to hold onto its 8,500 employees is to help them gain marketable skills, by footing the bill for flying lessons, for example.
Businesses care about loyalty because committed workers do a better job.
Generally, the longer you work for a company, the more valuable an employee you are. But, secretly, it's all for me. New employees require training and often take months to reach full productivity. Half its 80 staffers have worked there for more than 5 years, attracted by flexible work schedules, community involvement, extensive benefits, and Friday afternoons off during the summer. Even so, dissatisfaction lingers.