I’ve written about Reed Hastings before and needless to say he is a brilliant businessman. And not only would I want to work for him just to learn - this is just the icing on the cake…

When it comes to vacation, Netflix has a simple policy: take as much as you’d like. Just make sure your work is done.

Wow. Here’s some advice to you CEO’s and perspective business owners out there - If you have or want to lure the top young talent to your company, adopt this principle. If I had this over my head I’d work overtime to get a project done knowing that the earlier I get it done the quicker I get days off (that is if I was ever working on less than five simultaneous projects).

I’ve written before about adapting to changes in business processes to adhere to expectations of us twenty-something knowledge workers. Eighties business models and management practices don’t work with us and I guarantee your level of retention is very, very low. Yes, we will pick up and move in the drop of the hat.

There’s a pretty simple equation: Respect + High Morale = Increased Productivity. It’s a wonder how many executives just don’t get it (prime example Bob Nardelli).

In other news that company in Redmond, WA that I also would love to work for also sees the brilliance in Reed Hastings as they just appointed him the Board of Directors.

Tags: Reed Hastings, Microsoft, Netflix