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Mar 2024
26m 53s

Fixing Broken Work Environments

Diane Helbig
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In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig interviews David Henkin and Thomas Bertels, coauthors of the book "Fixing Work: A Tale About Designing Jobs Employees Love." The episode starts with a discussion about the current state of employee burnout and lack of motivation in organizations. David and Thomas emphasize the importance ... Show More
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