Bust Flawed Assumptions and Boost Workplace Productivity
by Gotara | Great companies obsess over workplace productivity , a principle that held true when this HBR article was published in 2017 and is even more vital in today’s business landscape. In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies face the pressing challenge of maximizing productivity while ensuring the well-being of their employees. However, when leaders discuss workplace productivity, the message employees hear is often simply cost-cutting, which resonates poorly with employees prioritizing their well-being. It’s telling that while 87% of employees believe they’re highly productive, only 12% of CEOs share that view . This disconnect stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how to drive productivity effectively. Let’s set the record straight. In this article, we will leverage our leaders’ ( Dr. D Sangeeta and Dana Ginn ) extensive experiences and insights to address the root causes of unproductive work environm...