Smaller companies are a bit different than big corporations, too, though. Usually, it's just one (or a small group) of individuals running the company, so it's

Smaller companies are a bit different than big corporations, too, though. Usually, it's just one (or a small group) of individuals running the company, so it's not some "faceless entity" with no morals and only working towards the goal of profit. Also, employees and employer generally know each other personally and have some kind of relationship that allows for at least some loyalty from both sides. Big companies (public or private) have evolved beyond that and are more of a system than a person.