Some jobs are just jobs. Do job x for pay y. But in many employee/employer relationships, there is a tremendous opportunity for the employer to have a lasting

Some jobs are just jobs. Do job x for pay y. But in many employee/employer relationships, there is a tremendous opportunity for the employer to have a lasting impact on peoples lives beyond the paycheck, and its more than a career path at a company. Is it just a job, or a building block of one's career that ultimately impacts the employee, and his/her family for years to come? Whether providing a career path at the company, or providing employees with improved skills and marketable experiences that will set them up for the next step in their "portable career path", businesses should recognize there is social responsibility in the employer/employee relationship. As an example, the career positioning and experiences gained by a 25 year old employee can have tremendous and direct impact on their life, and that of their families. With that said, there are certainly limits to what a business can sustain. Some forethought in employee selection (right people on the bus), a little bit of coaching and mentoring, and understanding the goals of the employee can go a long way to creating a work experience that goes beyond the basic career path.