[studer]

"My hope is that our employees never, ever feel patronized, belittled or small."

Anyone applying to your company after having read that pile of patronizing crap are probably genetically incapable of feeling patronized or belittled.

(Seriously, I don't think I know a single highly qualified person who wouldn't quit the same day if you showed up and told them that this is how the company will be run from now on, and half of them would punch you in the face on the way out.)

[lachyg]

I don't think you really added anything to the thread by posting that. Would you care posting why you thought it was patronizing and how you would improve it?

[richardburton]

Studer. How do you run your company? Or are you an employee? I put this online for feedback and help.

[biot]

It sounds like one way to make money working there would be for debt-free employees to assume some debt at less than 5% interest so that the higher real wage and 5% top-up payments kick in. There are some interesting ideas here with the exception of section 4 which sounds like a cult. Not everyone wants their workplace to function like a commune.

[richardburton]

Very good point. Need to work on the numbers more carefully but I hope you agree with the intention. Section 4 is definitely the least carefully thought out but probably the most well-intentioned. Right now Happy feels a bit like a commune as lots of students come to our Tiki House and enjoy our parties and help with the project. I guess I'd just love to maintain that vibe if at all possible.