We all probably want our jobs to be at the kind organization that we would describe to others as "it's a great place to work" or "I love working there." I have two questions:

1. I am wondering who puts this idea really high up in their decision making process for how you run your brewery business. Especially now that things have gotten tighter and really competitive. I know there is a difference between wanting to invest in and defer toward those kinds of priorities, and the competitive reality of what can feasibly be done.

2. Is there really a link between making it a great place to work and overall productivity and building a thriving organization?

Note: Sam and I have been thinking a lot about the experience economy and the value of entertainment. Does this kind of thinking extend beyond offering this to customers, to providing it for our employees and in our workplaces in general as well?

Mark Meckler