How important are the employees to the organization?

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Assignment Topic
Look at various corporate and organizational websites and notice how important employee are to the organization.
Questions
Are there indicators that employees are a key concern?
Or are the employees merely a means to helping the company succeed?
What are some methods of building relationships with employees?
What communications can help with that relationship-building?
Methodology
To answer the above question, I am collecting data regarding the respective companies from the websites and provide my opinion based on the collected data.
Companies under study are:
Harley-Davidson
Danone
NIIT

Harley-Davidson
About the company:
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is a motorcycle manufacturer that produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise.
Company culture:
Harley Davidson believes that employees are the long term competitive advantage of the organization. They provide employees with opportunities for growth and professional development.
Employee benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Retirement Plan – 401(k) and/or Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation and Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Harley-Davidson Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts and/or Financing on Company products
Wellness Resources
Variable Compensation Programs
Employee feedback:
Positives points
Free lunch are provided
Exercise/workout room is available for the employees
Good Pay comparable with other industry standards
Work 4 days a week
Free clothes
Free accomodation
Negative points:
Weird work schedule
Job Rotation
No Paid Holidays & Benefits
Over time
Danone
About the company:
Group Danone is a food company that primarily produces fresh milk products, baby foods, biscuits, cereal products and medical nutrition products. It also