The use of human capital as a competitive edge by Whole Food is through the creation of happy employees who the company shares ownership and profits thereby aligning the employee interests with those of the company thus motivating them to do their best to help the business succeed (Goldman, 2012). Whole Foods is known for offering its employees at both senior and junior levels several benefits. That includes payment of competitive wages of averagely $15 an hour which exceeds the minimum wage by more than double as well as is capable of at least lifting a full-time employee over poverty line in the U.S (Goldman, 2012). Additionally, Whole Foods gives its employees benefits and options which are traditionally reserved for senior management such as the payment of 100 percent of the health insurance premium for all associates working at least 30 hours per week (Goldman, 2012).
Furthermore, the company’s employees feel valued given that they are usually consulted on several organizational decisions that in most cases is a preserve of the senior management employees. That, in turn, encourages all the staff to learn more about their position and the requirements of their area of responsibility, which is essential in their close working with team leaders in making decisions in …show more content…
For instance, if it is required that open position be publicly advertised for a Month that should be followed failure to which one may take the matter to court for lack of the company failing to follow due process (Price, 2011). Also, if the national culture is of a particular gender, say female, taking the leading positions in the society, then it will be difficult for potential female candidates to apply for vacant senior posts in different organizations as they will not be selected even with the required skills and qualifications (Price,
Furthermore, the company’s employees feel valued given that they are usually consulted on several organizational decisions that in most cases is a preserve of the senior management employees. That, in turn, encourages all the staff to learn more about their position and the requirements of their area of responsibility, which is essential in their close working with team leaders in making decisions in …show more content…
For instance, if it is required that open position be publicly advertised for a Month that should be followed failure to which one may take the matter to court for lack of the company failing to follow due process (Price, 2011). Also, if the national culture is of a particular gender, say female, taking the leading positions in the society, then it will be difficult for potential female candidates to apply for vacant senior posts in different organizations as they will not be selected even with the required skills and qualifications (Price,