Adobe achieves 94% employee satisfaction
Adobe is a world leader in digital media software. Many of its products, such as Photoshop and Premier Pro, are essential to creative professionals.
Adobe is also known for being one of the best places to work for. The American multinational has achieved a 94% employee satisfaction rate.
Adobe is continuously improving its software and innovating new industry-leading products. There are two key reasons for the company’s amazing ability to innovate:
- It provides beautiful public spaces such as lounges and outdoor sports courts which encourages teamwork and collaboration.
- It is able to hire and retain the best employees by offering a generous salary and a wide range of fringe benefits.
Adobe also offers its employees opportunities for growth and development. There are plenty of training programs and career development programs that employees can take advantage of.
Adobe also recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Adobe employees who have worked at the company for five years are allowed to take an extended six-week break! During this time, they can pursue their own personal interests and hobbies.
Questions
- Analyse the reasons why Adobe allows its loyal employees to take an extended six-week break. (6)
- Adobe wants to motivate its employees. It is considering two options:
- Option 1: bonus payments
- Option 2: job enrichment
Justify which one of these two options Adobe should use.
Question 2:
- Think: motivation / rest / productivity / loyalty / other companies
- Choose one option
- Write two paragraphs explaining why you chose this option, and one reason against this option