Resignations are at an all-time high and companies desperate to attract and retain employees are trying everything—from pay raises to trendy perks.
But these interventions are falling short. According to Marcus Buckingham, bestselling author and leading thinker on workplace performance, the real problem is that companies have designed jobs to be stressful, meaningless, and unlovable. To attract and keep the best people, leaders need to design work that people love.
On Wednesday, June 15, in a live, interactive Harvard Business Review webinar, Buckingham will share insights from his May/June cover story, “Designing Work That People Love” as well as the data from his work at ADP Research Institute on what keeps employees engaged.
Buckingham will discuss:
Why leaders need to change their approach to performance management to take advantage of each employee’s unique skills and passions.
Three mindset shifts leaders must make: Viewing employees as the organization’s key stakeholders, moving away from standardization in performance management tools, and trusting each employee to accomplish their goals as they see fit.
How companies like Walmart and lululemon are changing their thinking—and how they are making improvements in retention and performance.
Employees don’t need to love everything about their jobs, but research shows that a little love can go a long way toward reducing burnout and helping with engagement.
To learn data-driven insights on enhancing employee engagement and commitment, join Marcus Buckingham and HBR on June 15.
