What Employees Want

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‘Employees want their work to be about more than a paycheck. Companies that articulate a clear purpose ensure that employees find meaning in what they do.’

Community is more important to employees than ever. Fostering a sense of belonging can motivate team members to elevate their performance and dedication to the company’s mission.’

Growth is the pursuit of improvement and progress that’s core to the human experience.’ Purpose is knowing that what you’re working on matters- that you’re making that dent in the universe and that the work you do is felt and improves the lives of other people. And community is that sense of belonging and that fundamental need to be part of a group working toward the same purpose and progress. … Culture is the vehicle we use to deliver these pillars of a successful, meaningful business.’

Values are an aspirational code that companies build their culture around. Values have the power to shape the employee experience and your employer brand.’

Performance feedback should not come as a surprise – it should be consistent, continuous, and free-flowing.’

‘There will always be room for improvement- developing a clear, measurable plan of action, and communicating that to employees is essential to troubleshooting.’

Growth plans enable employees to progress personally in their career, both within and outside of their particular responsibilities for the company.’

Growth for employees can ensure growth for your business. If your people feel like you’re investing in them, they’ll invest double in your success.’

Goals make an excellent foundation for setting expectations, giving feedback, and measuring performance.’

A healthy feedback culture involves routine communication, employee-driven one-on-one meetings, and performance reviews.’

Source:

Jack Altman (2021) People Strategy: How to Invest in People and Make Culture Your Competitive Advantage

Thriving: How To Do It Right

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Human capacity must be learned, practiced, and developed. It all starts with changing the mindset of organizations from the top down to create and sustain unstoppable growth fueled by healthier and happier people.’

‘Capacity is your secret weapon to winning the performance war.’

‘Capacity is your ability to do more, have more, and give more.’

‘You want to dramatically improve engagement and reap all the sweet rewards associated with high-performing teams? Treat your people as you would your wealth.’

‘Energy is your most precious commodity. Energy is the fuel to performance. … energy + passion = drive

‘If you see a problem and you know the solution, you have the power to change anything!’

‘Self-development of the effective executives is central to development of the organization.’

‘It is not optional to build your people. If you do so, you will succeed; if you don’t, you will fail.’

‘Don’t make building your people’s health optional; make it a core part of your strategy.’

‘Your most effective way to become the best organization is to build your people. If you have a purpose to fulfill, you will always want to build your people first.’

‘All organization are people with purpose.’

Source:

Chris Johnson and Matt Johnson (2018). Capacity: Create Laser Focus, Boundless Energy, and an Unstoppable Drive In Any Organization