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In reply to the discussion: Costco vs. Walmart - Lessons from investing in employees [View all]AllyCat
(16,031 posts)3. When we go to Costco, the workers seem genuinely happy
I don't see dour faces. I see people engaged in those around them, customers and other employees. My kids have fun when they go there. I haven't been to Wally World so I don't know if they do the same thing, but I can tell you I never see the "People of Costco" photo streams in my email inbox.
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The core problem is captured in a line from the villain in the [i]Superman III[/i] movie.
tblue37
Nov 2012
#23
Its not just walmart though, the majority of the retail industry could do with learning to treat
cstanleytech
Nov 2012
#29
Article compares Costco with Wal-Mart’s Sam’s Club not other Wal-Mart stores. "Lessons for leaders"
jody
Nov 2012
#4
But isn't it cheaper to buy a Congress who'll pass laws that protect your money? nt
valerief
Nov 2012
#8
lesson: you can be rich, or you can be super-rich. don't just extract profit
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#33
Walmart's policies involve methods of control and manipulation of employees,
Fire Walk With Me
Nov 2012
#38
I Would Gladly Shop At Costco If One Was Available - Closest Store Is 85 Miles Away
cantbeserious
Nov 2012
#40