An indispensable manual with a proven formula for success.
For countless employees, the modern workplace feels fundamentally broken, a reality that is echoed globally. Jobs are often reduced to a paycheck or a health insurance policy, with employees’ voices seldom heard or valued, and raw talent frequently overlooked. These persistent ideologies are dead or dying, but, “The Win-Win Workplace isn’t a eulogy…Instead, this book focuses on what’s going right.” If you’re the kind of leader who thrives on positive reinforcement, appreciates innovative concepts, aims to employ contented workers, and enjoys a well-structured plan, let this treasure trove of useful ideas motivate you to transform your workplace. Inspired by her own experiences, Angela Jackson’s compelling book examines some minor and major successes of established companies, drawing lessons to make work more beneficial for companies and their employees. A car accident might have been the brutal wake-up call this successful woman needed to see her life and career path in a new light, but she emerged invigorated and determined to help others flourish in the workplace.
A staggering number of employees feel their work and life are out of balance, so what can be done to rectify this imbalance? This authoritative handbook offers nine strategies that can shift work from obligated drudgery to satisfied contentment. Each suggestion is evidence-based and effortlessly demonstrates its advantages in an approachable, actionable format. For instance, it is obvious that when decision-making is moved closer to those doing the actual job, it decreases the feeling of disenfranchisement and increases employee investment, accountability, and ownership. When companies value inclusion and diversity, they will organically foster on-the-job satisfaction while expanding their talent pool. And these aren’t merely insightful musings on what could be useful or what companies should do to boost earnings. This is the culmination of years of interviews, summits, and other verifiable research proving with empirical evidence that an improved workplace builds a better, more profitable company. Of the many impressive case studies, the history of a garage-door manufacturing business stands out for implementation value. When a company buyout revealed widespread employee dissatisfaction, the new owner listened to employee feedback, followed through on big promises, and demonstrated by actions how valued the employees were. The staff saw huge improvements in day-to-day operations and realized personal financial gains, while the company reduced costs, reduced turnover, and saw its profits soar. When these nine powerful, common-sense strategies are implemented, the benefits are plentiful. If you want to live the dream with a more cheerful team, The Win-Win Workplace is an indispensable manual with a proven formula for success.