I spend my work days helping clients make career progress. In this role, I hear horror stories about subpar working environments.

After a while, a person might start to wonder if there are any pleasant places to work. But I gained a new perspective as part of a market research project I’m completing.

After interviewing three leaders of local organizations, all with stellar reputations as employers, I’m feeling more optimistic.

First was my conversation with Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry, who heads more than 2,000 employees and is responsible for the overall operations of our fair municipality. Summed up, his mindset regarding team members is, “Create a place where they want to be.”

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