CLEARWATER, Fla. -- In a world awash with stories of overtaxed parents allowing children to run wild, government that can barely stand itself and massive layoffs, it is common for friends and neighbors to complain about their employment. The thread pulling together each conversation is one of anxiety over what the next day at work will bring, unless the employee works for one of Tom Meehan’s companies. Residents of the Greater Tampa Bay area, working for Tom Meehan of Clearwater, Florida, are prepared to illustrate that there is an alternative to a workplace with morale that is low. They sent up the first salvo by naming Tom Meehan their own “Boss of the Year” on October 16, 2013.
To alert media in Clearwater, Florida about the positive morale and unique work environment at businesses owned by Tom Meehan, longtime members of staff took it upon themselves to collect personal stories each felt illustrated their boss. There were obvious stories of gratitude over a regular paycheck, but stories took a lovely turn toward the heartwarming when an employee Anita Davidson chose to share Meehan’s offer of financial assistance in the days following a surgical procedure. One member of Meehan’s staff even chose to share a tale in which Meehan allowed her to miss a few days of work to search for a beloved pet, after it had gone missing from her home.
Managers from Meehan’s Clearwater, Florida business holdings explained that their boss seldom allows the world to see his softer side, but it is a point of pride for all who have known and worked with Meehan for years. They do believe his manner has built an extraordinary support system for the employees, and hope that the recognition will push other businesses to treat employees well.
About Thomas Meehan.
Tom Meehan is an entrepreneur from Clearwater, Florida, and is now celebrating his 25th year as a business owner. Businesses owned by Tom Meehan have been successfully improving the quality of operations for a variety of small business owners worldwide, as well as improving the quality of life for individuals for at least the same amount of time. His holdings offer a range of services. Tom Meehan hopes to expand his participation in Clearwater, Florida government and government as a whole over the next several years. His goal is to bring the practices of private business to government.
