A little while ago I wrote about a friend of mine that started a new job and wasn't taken out for lunch on the first day. The "first day lunch" is pretty much a tradition in the tech industry and by skipping it, this company sent a bad message to new hires.
At the time, I predicted that my friend would hang around that place for a few months until something better came along, then get out.
I was right. Just 5 months into the job, my friend quit. The company has lots of excuses for why people are leaving and they're telling lots of good stories to the remaining employees, but the simple fact is that they missed out on the small but important things that are fundamental to building a strong workforce.
Adding insult to injury, when my friend gave his notice, the president said "we should go out for lunch, just you and I".
I doubt my friend will take them up on it.
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