It’s hard to imagine, but there are still managers who feel that happiness is not a requirement of the job.
Worse, some executives feel that employees should be grateful that they even have a job. I’ve actually heard managers assert that an employee who is happy with their job probably isn’t working hard.
This “old school” belief has thankfully been phasing out over the years as ROI tools have helped HR departments demonstrate how much it costs to lose an employee. Nowadays, employers believe that a happy workforce is a more productive workforce and are searching for ways to keep employees “engaged.” Read more…
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