Employees First!

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From the Foreword:
"You provide a red-carpet treatment for your employees and they'll reward you with their effort, time, and loyalty." -- Jeffrey W. Hayzlett "In the hotel industry, when you roll out the red carpet for your associates, they will do the same for your guests. Donna Cutting's book Employee's First! is a heartfelt plea to create a culture of compassion and care and is your guide to the workplace of the future. A must-read for the entire team!" -- Rupesh Patel, Hotel Owner, Investor, and Hotel Industry Advocate "Donna Cutting gets it! Creating a place where people want to work is less about strategy and programs and more about speaking to humanity. It's about fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusiveness, respect, safety, and empathy. If you're ready to ditch the program mentality and go deeper then read Employees First!" -- Cy Wakeman, Podcast Host and New York Times bestselling author of No Ego "Uplifting Service is about more than customer service. It's about how your organization creates value by serving everyone - especially your employees! Donna Cutting's new book is filled with compelling stories, actionable strategies, and tremendous heart. Employees First! will help you build a winning service culture with inspired team members who serve better, care more, and love life!" -- Ron Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Uplifting Service "Employees First! isn't just a book, it's a call for organizations around the world to create a place where people genuinely WANT not NEED to go to work. This is your guide on how to create a more inclusive, compassionate, and purposeful culture. If you're serious about putting people first, then you need this book!" -- Jacob Morgan, futurist, keynote speaker, and 4 X bestselling author, most recently of The Future Leader "Employees First! is a must-read for anyone running an organization. Cutting has done an incredible job outlining what it takes to create a culture where your employees feel valued and as a result are more engaged with and excited about the work they are doing with your company. It's an easy read with practical advice that will absolutely get you thinking about how to improve your company." -- JJ Ramberg, Co-founder, Goodpods. Former Anchor MSNBC's Your Business "You can't deliver AMAZING service unless your employees are feeling the love. With Employees First! Donna Cutting gets real about creating a culture that inspires your people to want to give the best service to your customers." -- Shep Hyken, customer service/experience expert and New York Times bestselling author of The Amazement Revolution "Donna Cutting's Employees First! is authentic, powerful, and relatable. In this must-read, she tells a story of experience, empowerment, and leadership that will resonate with you as we navigate a pandemic and the many shifts that now exist in the workplace. There couldn't be a better time for this book to hit the shelf!" -- Dr. Simon T. Bailey, Executive Coach, Author, and Thought Leader "Donna Cutting shines new light on the connection between happy employees and a healthy bottom line. Through inspiring stories and real-world examples, she creates a practical path for leaders to maximize the experience for employees and customers alike. Apply the prescriptive advice in these pages to fuel the growth of your people and your organization!" -- Richard Hadden, CSP, Employee Engagement Speaker, Co-author, Contented Cows STILL Give Better Milk "Donna has done it yet again, another masterpiece on the importance of customer service but this time as it relates to your employees. Her message could not be more relevant with the workforce crisis employers find themselves in. Read this book, execute upon it, and make employees the heart of your organization rather than its Achilles heel!" -- Traci Bild, CEO Bild & Co, and Author of Zero Lost Revenue Days