Comments on: What Company Tops Your “Most Admired” List?

By: Letty

Letty — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:30:39 +0000

Some of these companies like Toyota and Google are great examples of socially responsible corporations. They take the extra steps that make them admirable.Other notable companies include Ben & Jerry’s, Aveda, and Tom’s of Maine.

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:19:38 +0000

These companies are on the list again and again because they belong there. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Southwest Airlines produce excellent products or services, they have awesome cultures with progressive concepts, they have great employee perks, etc. It’s too bad more companies can’t embrace their practices such as telecommuting (and trusting employees more), on-site day care, mentorship programs, open communication and so on. Good for them, I say (except Goldman Sachs – I agree that I don’t understand how a failing company can be admired).

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:10:22 +0000

I’m just amazed that Goldman Sachs made the list. How can a company be one of the most admired when it’s clearly failing? I would expect, in these times, to see many of the financially-oriented companies falling in the ranks on this list.

By: gobbled up

gobbled up — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:18:26 +0000

The companies that do emulate these top giants usually get gobbled up by them. That’s the problem. It’s like a high school clique. You’re not in unless they deem to let you in.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:44:12 +0000

Chris, Megan, and Mat – You’re absolutely right – these companies should be applauded for being able to sustain their success – which I definitely do. What I was trying to get across was the idea that it would be great to see new companies on the list, which would be a clear sign that – as you said, Meghan – others ARE emulating these companies’ practices.

Amanda, My apologies if you were misled by the title of the post – that was certainly not my intent. I appreciate your feedback, though, and the window is always open to do a follow-up post on best practices. In the meantime, I’ll refer you to this earlier post that delves more into what makes companies ‘admirable.’ http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/11/10/taking-innovation-into-consideration-why-these-5-companies-are-%e2%80%9cmost-admirable%e2%80%9d/

By: Mat

Mat — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:10:46 +0000

Your comment reads like “God, the sky’s blue, AGAIN??!!??” Good companies will remain good, bad companies will fall, especially in these times. I hope Apple is number 1 every year from now on. And what the h*ll is Microsoft doing on this list?? Oh– Bill Gates has all those billions. great.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:08:14 +0000

When I saw this topic I was hoping to learn about best practices, especially if they win year after year. I did not gain any new knowledge from this post, Mary. Sorry.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:02:44 +0000

I agree. I believe that every company strives for the kind of success that these top “admired” companies have achieved. So instead of complaining about their success why don’t we try to emulate, or at least examine, the types of things that are helping these companies succeed. Maybe we could learn something from them.

By: Chris Hallam

Chris Hallam — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:27:17 +0000

In response to why the companies that top the most admired list show up year after year….well, perhaps it’s because it’s not their product line or service quality that is being measured here, but instead the culture of the company. When a common set of ideals or principles are woven into the fabric of the company to the point it’s employees “live” it, you kinda get sustained success. Personally, I take comfort in the fact these companies can stay on top and sustain their success. Isn’t that sustainance what employees and customers want anyway.