Broad Concepts

When I talk about employment practices which contribute to a sustainable organization, what am I talking about?
- First they should contribute to the success of the organization. After all, the primary purpose of an organization is to make a profit (for-profit business) and/or to successfully fulfill its reason for being and remain viable (non-profit, governmental).
- Second they should contribute to the organization's ability to attract, retain and develop its people.
- Third they should contribute to the well-being of the employees (i.e., we don't want to "use them up" in producing our product or service).
- Fourth they should contribute to the organization's ability to support a sustainable community.