The hottest Employee engagement Substack posts right now

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How 'Illegitimate tasks' add to work stress

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership Organizational Behavior Employee engagement Job Satisfaction
  1. Illegitimate tasks are extra work that employees feel is outside their regular duties. Doing these tasks can cause stress and make people feel unappreciated.
  2. Studies show that these tasks can lead to lower self-esteem and higher feelings of burnout over time. They can harm an employee's sense of professional identity.
  3. Leaders should be clear about job roles and the reasons for assigning tasks. Communicating well can help reduce the stress from these illegitimate tasks.

Return to office: why the leadership pushes workers to come back

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
💼 Business Workplace Remote work Leadership Employee engagement Organizational Behavior
  1. Leaders want workers back in the office because they learn from them. Being in person helps managers understand their team's skills and insights better.
  2. Social connections at work are important. When people chat in the office, it builds team spirit and loyalty that can be hard to maintain when working from home.
  3. Body language matters for communication. Managers find it easier to assess a worker's attitude and commitment when they can see them all day rather than just during short video calls.

Does your company need the very best people?

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
💼 Business Hiring Management Leadership Work Culture Employee engagement
  1. Don't always aim to hire the best of the best. Many companies do well with average workers who can still contribute positively.
  2. If money is your only selling point, you might have to pay a lot. Think about other benefits you can offer to attract candidates.
  3. People often care more about the company mission and the work environment than just salary. Show your commitment to helping them grow and respect the values they stand for.