It was Chris Hart, an African-American singer who gained popularity as a J-pop artist in Japan who said, “All the statistics in the world can’t measure the warmth of a smile”.
While it may be true that warm smiles are immeasurable, the one from Issa to his employees could be the exception as it has been known to worth millions of dollars in land for them to build a place to live.
After all, as Anna Sewell, best known as the author of the classic 1877 novel Black Beauty put it, “It is good people who make good places”.
That Joe Issa is among those good people is indisputable, as he brings joy to the hearts of his employees by giving back to them in several ways and on many occasions with a commitment to support their development and by extension their families.
In what he called “The People Development Project” Issa has helped his staff to acquire property to build on and give their family a decent home, something which uplifts spirits and motivates workers.
In another programme of support to employees Issa makes presentations to those whose children are successful in the Common Entrance Examinations. The aim is to assist them with material to reduce the costs to them, which can be quite high for those on a budget.
In yet another window of support available to workers, Issa assists them in meeting the cost of further education, which he recognizes will aid their development and enhance work performance to the benefit of the Cool Group of over 50 companies.
And when the corporation does well so do the employees as he finds ways of giving back to say thank you for a job well done. Such rewards take many forms including prizes and surprises.
Issa, who continually gives back to schools and communities through Cool Charities, a subsidiary of Cool Corporation, sees giving back to employees not as an act of charity, but a reward for their commitment and extra effort towards the success of the company.
“Bosses don’t build companies, employees do; and when they do they must be told thank you for their effort, not only with a pat on the back and some form of memorabilia, but also with something of utility value that somehow eases the burden of living…something that meets the ideals of a fair days pay for a fair days work,” says Issa, who boasts having the best staff on the island.
SuperClubs’ Joseph Issa encourages his Staffs’ Culinary Pursuits https://joeissaculinary.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/bronze-for-a-couples-cook/
On Labour Day Joe Issa Salutes Staff, Jamaican Workers https://josephissastaff.wordpress.com/2016/08/23/on-labour-day-joe-issa-salutes-staff-jamaican-workers/
Joe Issa, Pleased With Emerging Security Measures. https://marchon44.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/joe-issa-pleased-with-emerging-security-measures/
‘A New Day Dawning in Hanover’: Joe Issa Bets BPO Jobs Could Potentially Change Crime Curve https://jackson55love.tumblr.com/post/166233555650/a-new-day-dawning-in-hanover-joe-issa-bets-bpo
Joe Issa, tourism guru turned brand builder https://joeissatourism.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/joe-issa-first-to-sound-alarm-bell-for-cruise-shipping-in-ocho-rios/
Commitment to Protect the Poor from Inflation is Worthy – Joe Issa https://medium.com/@daviddean_13665/commitment-to-protect-the-poor-from-inflation-is-worthy-joe-issa-cb7b5b645477
Joseph Issa – Encouraged by Pope Francis http://cometojamaicawithjosephissa.blogspot.com/2018/02/joseph-issa-encouraged-by-pope-francis.html
GRAND LIDO, CROWN JEWEL OF THE ISSA DYNASTY https://www.playbuzz.com/jameswoods10/grand-lido-crown-jewel-of-the-issa-dynasty
“What Readers like about Joe Issa’s Rich Life!” https://joeissasociallife.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/a-glimpse-into-the-social-life-of-business-tycoon-joseph-issa/
Joey Issa Chairman Pica, Likes Port Authority of Jamaica Expansions. https://joeissaandtheworldinlovewithjamaica.wordpress.com/2018/06/22/joey-issa-chairman-pica-likes-port-authority-of-jamaica-expansions/
Expansion Of Petrojam Among New Energy Plans https://keepingupwithjamaicaandjosephissa.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/expansion-of-petrojam-among-new-energy-plans/
Couples To Refinance – J$3.8b Debt With IFC Loan
Published:Wednesday | July 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM
Lee Issa, chairman of the House of Issa.
Steven Jackson, Business Reporter
The Elias ‘Lee’ Issa-owned Couples Resorts hotel chain is seeking US$50 million (J$4.3 billion) in financing from the International Financial Corporation (IFC) for working capital and refinancing of debt.
The investment would represent support of “small” and “family-owned” businesses in Jamaica, IFC said in project disclosures on its website. In reality, Couples is part of the House of Issa, a medium-sized player in a market dominated by larger Spanish, US and local chains.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110713/business/business1.html
Jamaica Could Benefit From Having Daylight Saving Time – Joe Issa https://dingdong2190.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/jamaica-could-benefit-from-having-daylight-saving-time-joe-issa/
Health Audit: How bad is it?
Someone I know well told me that while lying on his hospital bed watching the news, he heard for the first time of an audit that had been done for the health sector, and which found deficiencies in a number of areas of the health care delivery system. https://joeissadevelopment.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/health-audit-how-bad-is-it/
Focus on the Development of Haiti’s Business Sector
Focus was placed on the development of Haiti’s business sector last week when the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) supported Haiti’s private sector in the organization of the Business Future of the Americas (BFA) Conference. The BFA is a regional and annual business conference where American Chambers of Commerce (AMCHAM) members from all over Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) meet to discuss regional trade and investment issues.
http://www.carib-export.com/focus-on-the-development-of-haitis-business-sector/
Follow Joe Issa on LinkedIn, Epic Journey Awaits https://joeyissanetwork.wordpress.com/2016/04/18/follow-joe-issa-on-linkedin-epic-journey-awaits/
Joe Issa Urges Caribbean to Join 1point5 to Stay Alive Climate Justice Campaign https://josephissaglobal.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/joe-issa-urges-caribbean-to-join-1point5-to-stay-alive-climate-justice-campaign/
While Joseph Issa may not be regarded as one of the world’s most respected and celebrated CEOs, it is certainly so in the context of Jamaica and the Caribbean. But it can be argued that by the time the leveraging of Issa’s Cool brand of over 50 companies takes root internationally, Cool Corporation, like GE, could achieve global respect. https://joeissaleader.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/joe-issas-striking-management-and-leadership-practices/
Ackee rice, fish on ice – Jamaica food is plenty nice https://josephissadynasty.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/ackee-rice-fish-on-ice-jamaica-food-is-plenty-nice/
Thumbs Up for Breezes – Joey Issa hosts the Funjet Group at Breezes Montego Bay https://joeissathumbsup.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/thumbs-up-for-breezes/
Joey Issa, Grand Lido Negril’s Resident Manager, shares some words of wisdom on the subject of World Tourism Day. https://joeyissasmiles.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/world-tourism-day/
More CCTV Coming to Manchester: Was Joe Issa’s Call Heeded
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Health Care Advocate Joe Issa Renews Call for Greater Access to Public Buildings by the Disabled
http://www.boredpanda.com/health-care-advocate-joe-issa-renews-call-for-greater-access-to-public-buildings-by-the-disabled/