article thumbnail

Why do some persist and some quit? Becauseā€¦

Strategy Driven

Cooperation. Sympathy, understanding, and harmonious cooperation with others tend to develop persistence. A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances. Will-power. A definite purpose backed by burning desire for its fulfillment.

article thumbnail

Technology Is Helping Shape the Future of Health Care - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DELL AND INTELĀ®

Harvard Business Review

To truly influence positive behavior changes, health goals must fit meaningfully into patients’ everyday lives. Chronic illnesses affect businesses through absenteeism and retention problems, and businesses are uniquely positioned to promote healthy lifestyles for workers and their families. Businesses.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

When firms fail to establish good relationships with their stakeholders, it can lead to increased conflict and reduced stakeholder cooperation. Better morale and motivation translate into reduced absenteeism and improved productivity. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget.

article thumbnail

Research Shows Unionized Workers Are Less Happy, but Why?

Harvard Business Review

Many employers are paying more and more attention to the well-being of their employees and to how they perceive their current jobs, especially because employee satisfaction is associated with important work-related outcomes such as organizational commitment and job performance, as well as with lower levels of turnover and absenteeism.