Max Binder
2017-02-03 20:39:57 UTC
Might be a repost, but an interesting guest opinion article from 2014:
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/opinion/sunday/why-you-hate-work.html
Juicy tidbit:
With higher focus, these employees ended up getting more work done in less
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/opinion/sunday/why-you-hate-work.html
Juicy tidbit:
With higher focus, these employees ended up getting more work done in less
time, left work earlier in the evenings than the rest of their colleagues,
and reported a much less stressful overall experience during the busy
season. Their turnover rate was far lower than that of employees in the
rest of the firm. Senior leaders were aware of the results, but the firm
didnât ultimately change any of its practices.
Partly, the challenge for employers is trust. For example, our study found
that employees have a deep desire for flexibility about where and when they
work â and far higher engagement when they have more choice. But many
employers remain fearful that their employees wonât accomplish their work
without constant oversight â a belief that ironically feeds the distrust of
their employees, and diminishes their engagement.
and reported a much less stressful overall experience during the busy
season. Their turnover rate was far lower than that of employees in the
rest of the firm. Senior leaders were aware of the results, but the firm
didnât ultimately change any of its practices.
Partly, the challenge for employers is trust. For example, our study found
that employees have a deep desire for flexibility about where and when they
work â and far higher engagement when they have more choice. But many
employers remain fearful that their employees wonât accomplish their work
without constant oversight â a belief that ironically feeds the distrust of
their employees, and diminishes their engagement.