One thing we all appreciate about time off for the holidays, is time off to spend
with our families.
But just what makes a modern family? The standard from 100 or even 50 years ago no longer applies in today's world. For many people today, "family" is our "work" family, and that's alright with me.
Think about it, we spend several hours each day with these people, often time spent with our real family is limited due to distance, death, or other sometimes complicated reasons, so the only companionship, emotional support we get is through our workmates.
Just like family, we can't pick who that may be. Even when you're the boss, your smart decisions should come from the people whose talents best benefit the business, not just who you would hang out with. And like real family, sometimes we step on each others toes. But you know, when times are hard, they are the ones that will have your back.
So let me tell you a little about ours. Many of our employees have been with us for years. They are loyal, conscientious, people who genuinely care about the bakery, it's not just a job. Anyone that has worked at a place where that's not the case, knows how great that is. They all have unique and interesting personalities and have there strong points that benefit the bakery.
Yes, our family is great and we are proud of them. And it's not our location of 72 years that make the company. It's our employees, our family.
You are fortunate. I dont feel that way about my work. I feel like that about the congregation I attend.
ReplyDeletebeing an employee of anns thank you so much for the nice words.
ReplyDeleteI grew up close to Ann's. That is where we purchased any cake for a celebration. I loved you being close, it made it so easy to stop and order or pick it up. Now I live in Owasso and it has been awhile since I ordered a cake from anywhere.
ReplyDeleteYou can always tell when a company has employees that care about what they do. I have never had a bad bite of anything from Ann's!