Loyalty is nothing!

"As a General Manager with 20 years of experience at the same company, I have come to question whether or not the company truly evaluates loyalty." said a training participant in my advanced managerial workshop.

While it is often said that long-serving employees can serve as mentors and stabilizers during times of crisis, the reality is that loyalty is not always monetarily valued in organizations. When an employee leaves and later returns, the rate of increment they receive upon their return is often much higher than the regular salary increment given to those who have remained loyal to the company. This begs the question, is loyalty truly valuable?

However, I also believe that loyalty should not solely be measured by salary, but rather by the contributions an employee makes to the company. If an employee is solely focused on the evaluation of their loyalty in terms of dollar signs, they may miss out on the fulfilment that comes with making meaningful contributions to the company.

Ultimately, the perception of loyalty as "suffering," "sacrificing," or "victimisation" may be misguided. Loyalty is, in fact, a form of gratitude towards the company that has provided employees with the opportunity to actualize their potential and make meaningful contributions. By focusing on driving ourselves from the inside out and contributing to the success of the company, we can find true fulfilment in our work.

If we view loyalty as a form of gratitude and contribution to others, then it becomes highly valuable. The satisfaction that comes with making meaningful contributions to the success of the company far outweighs the monetary value of loyalty. It is up to us to shift our mindset and realize that loyalty is not just a monetary value, but rather a valuable contribution to the success and growth of the company as a whole.