A Great Place to Work For All

March 15, 2018

"Employees--especially the stars--join a company and then quit the manager." So, what does it take to be a leader in a company in which employees look forward to coming to work? Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, the organization that compiles Fortune's 100 Best Companies To Work For list, offers ideas in this latest guide of how to be a manager "For All." In order to keep their employees, organizations (from an NBA basketball franchise to a corporate business), must have effective leaders who emphasize ethical behavior and promote trust in order to foster staff potential. Leaders of the top 100 companies are able to translate these practices into innovation and ultimately financial success. Employees look for managers who understand and support their professional as well as personal needs. VERDICT A reminder to management that while there may be differences in work motivators, all employees--from baby boomers to millennials--would appreciate an office culture that is not just about the work you produce but also about the individual you are. A great option for readers of Gary Burnison's The Leadership Journey and Eric Chester's On Fire at Work.--Melissa Lockaby, Univ. of North Georgia Libs., Dahlonega

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