Quote by Stuart Rose

Most employees want to be involved in a successful business and most employees are happy for people running successful businesses to be paid a reasonable wage and a market rate for it, provided they understand the reason. What they hate most of all is pay for failure.

Most employees want to be involved in a successful business

Summary

This quote suggests that employees are generally supportive of successful businesses and the idea that their leaders should receive a fair wage. However, what employees truly dislike is when individuals are rewarded for their failures, receiving compensation despite their lack of success. The statement emphasizes the importance of understanding the rationale behind wages and suggests that employees value fairness and meritocracy in the workplace.

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