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Conference call: Raj Sheth CEO and chairman of Mead & Hunt (#82 Hot Firm for 2017), a 592-person national firm offering services in planning, design, architecture, and engineering.
By LIISA ANDREASSEN Correspondent “T here is something to be said for gaining ex- perience and being willing to listen and learn from the beginning of one’s career until one re- tires,” Sheth says. A CONVERSATION WITH RAJ SHETH. The Zweig Letter: What is the role of entrepre- neurship in your firm? Raj Sheth: No consulting business can continue to be successful without at least some of its employ- ees having an entrepreneurial mindset. We’ve al- ways encouraged employees to try new things and consistently invest in key hires to explore and pur- sue new markets.
TZL: Monthly happy hours and dog friendly of- fices. What do CEOs need to know about today’s workforce? RS: One size doesn’t fit all. Be prepared to be flex- ible and creative to attract and retain talent even if it might be out of your comfort zone. Things like al- lowing employees occasionally to bring their dog or child to work, telecommuting, flexible schedules, etc. We have now more than ever a multi-genera- tional workplace and we need to tailor our bene- fits and processes/procedures rather than having a rigid system for how to handle things. Employ- ees want to have a say in their work environment and benefits. It’s not like it used to be when the em- ployee showed up for work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., did what he or she was told, and the employer had all the power and authority. CEOs need to listen to
Raj Sheth, CEO and Chairman, Mead & Hunt
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