It’s not just in one industry. It’s healthcare, hospitality, retail, service industries: everywhere.

Businesses have flaunted the way they POP (Profits over People) like it’s something to be proud of. They squeeze employees, cut corners, and push for maximum output with minimum investment in human well-being.

Yet, staffing shortages, burnout, and record-high turnover rates are crippling these industries.

So don’t you think the public is starting to wonder:

What happens when we reverse the equation?

Because here’s the thing: People over Profits doesn’t just work…

It works better.

Why Profits Over People is Backfiring

If prioritizing profits over people were truly effective, we wouldn’t be seeing:

Mass burnout and resignations in healthcare, leaving healthcare facilities understaffed and patient care suffering.
High turnover in hospitality, with hotels and restaurants struggling to maintain service levels.
Retail and service workers quit in record numbers, refusing to be treated as disposable labor.

The truth is clear: treating employees as expendable costs instead of valuable assets is a short-term gain with long-term consequences.

Employers wonder why no one wants to work anymore, but the real question is: Why would anyone stay in an industry that doesn’t value them?

The Power of People Over Profits

When companies invest in their workforce, everything improves:

Lower turnover = Lower hiring and training costs.

Happier employees = Higher productivity & better customer experiences.

Ethical workplaces = Stronger reputations & brand loyalty.

The best-run hospitals, hotels, and companies have already figured this out:

When hospitals prioritize nurse practitioners well-being they see fewer errors, higher patient satisfaction, and better retention.
Hotels that respect their staff get better reviews, higher occupancy, and repeat business.
Companies that offer livable wages and fair schedules attract top talent and outperform competitors.

This isn’t idealism: it’s strategy.

We’re Already Paying the Price

Companies afraid to invest in people think they’re saving money, but the reality is:

Burnout costs money. Overworked employees make costly mistakes and need replacing.
High turnover costs money. Constant rehiring and training are more expensive than retention.
Bad reputations cost money. Poor Glassdoor reviews, negative word-of-mouth, and viral “bad boss” stories hurt business.

The question isn’t "Can we afford to prioritize people?"

Instead, it’s: "How much is it costing us to continue ignoring them?"

Put Pride in Your POP

If Profits Over People is the best way forward, we shouldn’t see such an industry-wide collapse, across the board.

So let’s stop pretending we can’t afford to care. The companies that get this right will thrive. The ones that don’t will struggle with staffing, customer dissatisfaction, and instability until they’re forced to change—or shut down.

So how do you POP?

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