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Case Study #1 Trader Joe's

1. How does Trader Joe's design jobs for increased job satisfaction and higher performance?
Trader Joe’s it appreciation for its employees, by putting its money where its mouth is. Trader Joe’s employee earns considerably more than their counterparts at other chain grocers. Trader Joe's is providing medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid vacation and a 10% employee discount as an incentive. Trade Joe's compensate workers well. Trader Joe’s is providing a benefit package and wages, which is far more competitive than most companies. Trader Joe’s employee remain loyal, he has created a culture environment in which everyone does the same job at one time or another.

2. In what ways does Trader
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