When was the last time you made the effort to see, really see, what the people you work with are thinking and how they’re feeling about their jobs? With Gallup’s latest State of the American Workplace survey showing that 70% of U.S. employees are not engaged at work, it seems that the majority of managers would greet that question with a blank stare. Those managers are missing key information needed to attract and retain talented staff — not to mention keep them actively engaged in turning out a superior product.
Go Ahead: Ask Your Employees If They’re Happy
It can boost their satisfaction and performance.
September 18, 2013
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