Many people blame the shortage of low-wage workers on the enduring impact of the pandemic. But management professor Joseph Fuller and senior researcher Manjari Raman of Harvard Business School say that the real reason has been long in the making. Their studies show that companies view low-wage workers as people who will be in the job only for a short time. I ... Show More
Jun 2026
Why Speed and Trust Are Critical to Solving Hard Problems
When it comes to solving complex, layered problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to problems that linger with no clear resolution. Instead, Anne Morriss offers a different pro ... Show More
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Jan 2023
Money, Flexibility, Development? Figuring Out What Employees Really Value
Even in a slowing economy, the battle to attract and retain talent persists. But employers need to look beyond what people are currently demanding — whether it’s higher salaries, more stock options or the flexibility to work from home. Studies show that, over the long term, emplo ... Show More
28m 2s
Oct 2024
The Real Reasons Employees Quit — and How to Retain Them
Unwelcome employee turnover can create big problems for managers, teams, and organizations, so it's important to understand the real drivers of attrition. New research from Ethan Bernstein, associate professor at Harvard Business School, and Michael Horn, cofounder of the Clayton ... Show More
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<h3>Employee Engagement and Retention</h3> <p>🔍 <strong>24%</strong> of inside salespeople are actively seeking new jobs due to <strong>poor compensation plans</strong>, <strong>bad managers</strong>, and lack of <strong>respect and appreciation</strong>, according to a <strong> ... Show More
