Chapter 3 and "Top 25" (Prompt #1)

In Chapter 3, the Flowchart of Human Relations Principles explains how satisfied workers shall perform at a high level of productivity. This really caught my attention and I want to share with you why. I've been an employee at different jobs since I was in eighth grade and I don't exactly agree with the flowchart. Most people think that the "satisfied" employee should maintain a high-level of productivity. I tend to somewhat disagree because a "satisfied employee" might not meet the level of productivity of someone that is unsatisfied but naturally a really hard-working employee. Although most Americans probably agree that someone who is satisfied "should" be more productive. For example, in High School I worked for a construction company and the task for that particular day was to complete pouring the foundation onto the property. That day I would consider myself as a "satisfied" employee but on the other hand another employee just lost a close friend, he was mad at the boss, and he wanted a raise. I wasn't pushing my weight as the "satisfied" employee that I was, and the "unsatisfied" employee was working harder than anyone out on the job site. In my opinion, your satisfaction has little to do with how you are going to perform. Although, humans are very complicated so it's hard to say it's the same for everyone. 

For the Article, Top 25 Companies for Work-Life Balance, published by Alexis Grant, breaks down the work-life balance. What Nestle is doing is terrific, it sounds like they treat their employees exceptionally well. The only downfall is that after awhile I hence a feeling that your work and personal life will start to combine too much. Although, I wouldn't mind bringing my pet to my job everyday!