In the aftermath of Covid-19, many companies have boosted pay, and offered greater flexibility in order to recruit and retain the best people. At some, senior leaders have attempted to inspire employees by emphasizing a corporate purpose or mission, in the same hope.
3 Ways Companies Make Work Purposeful
Retaining employees starts with keeping them engaged.
July 20, 2022
Summary.
Companies are trying to retain employees through better pay, flexible working conditions, and emphasis on the corporate mission. These are not proving successful because the real problem is people’s engagement with the work they actually do. This piece identifies what companies should focus on in their attempt to retain key talent: make the work itself more interesting, link the individual’s work to the mission, and build learning into that work.
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