Undercover Boss is a show in NBC that takes CEO’s of major companies out of their comfortable office and puts them right in the middle of their operation. While the head honchos get a feel for what it’s like to do the grunt work their many employees handle on a regular basis.
The most recent boss to take the plunge is Steven Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Lucky Strikes Lane. Foster told PR Newswire, “This has been a moving and meaningful experience for me to see the heart and soul of Lucky Strike in out employees. I have learned a lot about our operation and am excited to make changes that will strengthen our brand.”
Does it work? Apparently so! According to The Wall Street Journal all but one of the stocks of companies that made an appearance on the show have risen. There are certain risks involved in appearing on a reality show. Once you sign the paper work and agree to be on the show, there is a chance that your business can suffer dramatically because everything is out in the open. The show essentially makes the CEO’s of the company aware of what their employees do on a regular basis. I believe the premise of the show is extremely interesting and informative on a company standpoint.
I really like this show because more often than not when I think of a reality show I think of Jersey Shore, The Real World, and things of that nature. Sometimes I forget that reality shows can actually be informative and sometimes each a lesson to the people watching. Overall, I think this show is pretty underrated and can give people different perspectives on how businesses are run. If you have the time I suggest you check it out Sundays at 9pm on CBS.
