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Q&A: The Importance of Positive Attitudes in the Workplace Today
I work as a manager for a rather large company. As the economy changes, the roles of our workers change, and the company program that worked before is no longer effective. As a result, the company is trying to change how it interacts with it’s associates. Unfortunately, much of the management staff is stuck in the “old way” of thinking, where associate engagement was not a big factor. I like to think that I’m in the new way of thinking. I’d like to know if you have any kind of specialized training on effective mentorship and associate engagement. I’ve read some of you work, and I believe that positive attitudes foster positive attitudes.
Joan
Hi Joan—
I completely agree that employee engagement is very important today. And, yes, I have done a lot of work in this area. The essence of my work is perhaps best summarized as “Meaning is the New Money”—in other words, it’s important for companies to create a values-based environment. I explore these ideas in an HBR article called “What It Means to Work Here,” available at Harvard Business Review’s website.
I love your positive attitude! Best wishes,
Tammy
Filed under: Talent Management Approaches | Published: 01/15/11
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