These go beyond the physical environment in terms of desks, chairs and files. It's all about attitude. Taylor says an appreciation for people and how they want and like to work is the hallmark of a fast company. People want to feel in control of their jobs and career and be their own boss. Fast companies spend a lot of time selecting people for their talent and leadership qualities, which they can't use today, but will want to use tomorrow.
Fast companies know that the people closest to the customers unearth the best ideas.
People in the front line drive the bottom line. These are some hot questions to consider if you want to belong to the upwardly mobile fast company elite.