Week 8
Assignment 4: Case: Texas Roadhouse Won’t Scrimp on Making Employees Happy

LaTeesha D. Mungin
HRM 500
Dr. Bagwell
Strayer University
November 27, 2011

“If we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers” is a common phrase. In your experience, is it actually practiced or is it just a cliché on the wall?
I believe that it is just a cliché on the wall because most employers don’t take care of their employees in a way that employees would like them to show appreciation. Most employers don’t follow the phrase. Although most of them are aware of it, but may not believe it applies to the organizations. It is a rare situation for some people to have an opportunity to work for a company that treats employees exceptionally well. It would be helpful if employers would remain loyal to employees but it doesn’t always seem to work that way. It’s a strange relationship – employer and employee. Unfortunately, most do not know how to communicate either way. As a result, there are minor issues that may surface but never addressed and sometimes grow into major issues. The loyalty in the relationship doesn’t always seem to work both ways. Texas Roadhouse uses money as a motivator for employees. In today’s economy, describe alternative methods that could be used to motivate their employees.
Since today’s economy is facing financial challenges, employers have an opportunity to motivate employees in other ways such as paid time off, gift cards, flexible scheduling, and work from home options. Sometimes, employees are grateful when an employer allows an opportunity to fulfill other duties outside the workplace in exchange for money. An opportunity to have time off with pay boosts employee morale, too. Discuss the possible effectiveness of each of your alternative methods.
Each alternative method can have positive effects on