Letter from the business editor
IF THERE’S ONE thing the winners of the Globe 100’s Top Places to Work have in common, it’s this: They all believe it’s good business to keep employees satisfied, motivated, and working hard. Show them respect.
But in today’s economy, when layoffs are more common than bonuses and perks, how do you do that? The answer lies in these pages.
Our annual ranking of the most progressive employers in Massachusetts draws a portrait of organizations that found ways, both big and small, to treat employees right.
Amid soaring medical costs, Whole Foods continues to offer free health care to full-time employees. Brightview Senior Living gives monthly bonuses to employees with “perfect attendance.’’ And when it comes to delivering bad news, whether it’s layoffs or budget cuts, Eastern Bank and Winchester Hospital show there’s a proper, humane way to do it.
The best employers know that loyalty is forged during difficult times. How you treat employees now is critical to surviving - and ultimately conquering, we hope - the toughest economy many of us have ever lived through.
Special thanks to the team behind this year’s Top Places. Michael Warshaw, who oversees the Globe’s technology and economy coverage, served as editor of the magazine, now in its second year. Deputy design director Greg Klee made his debut as the magazine’s art director, and Yoon Byun took on the role of chief photographer. Copy editors Mary Creane and Drew Reese oversaw layout and production. And Boston.com producer Jesse Nunes once again brought the magazine to life online with interactive charts and videos.
