I once worked for a company that proclaimed that Employees were #1, Customers #2, and Shareholders #3 in terms or importance. Their logic was that happy employees translated to happy customers, which translated to happy shareholders.

 Well that theory was put to test when revenues dropped a bit and then we all know who rapidly became #3. As much as they tried to whitewash us we all knew who was number 3 and who was #1. If your employer starts telling you that Employees are the most important group don't you believe them for a moment. They will turn on you in a heartbeat, and not to mention the next CEO will have a different thought process.