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Purpose-Driven Employees: How to Motivate With Knowledge

Do you have purpose-driven employees? How do you share company goals with employees? One of the best ways to engage your employees is to create a purpose for your company and share it with employees. In The Great Game of Business, Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham explain how to enforce your company’s purpose so your employees are inspired by it. Continue reading to learn how to encourage purpose-driven employees that are on board with the company’s goals.

The Importance of Transparency in the Workplace: 3 Benefits

What’s business accessibility? What are the benefits of transparency in the workplace? Accessibility is sharing enough information that employees can fully understand how the company operates. In The Great Game of Business, Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham say that being transparent with employees increases their accountability, productivity, and teamwork skills. Keep reading to learn about the importance of transparency in the workplace by understanding the three main benefits.

What to Do When You Hate Your Job: 3 Potential Solutions

Are you happy at your job? What should you do when you hate your job, but you can’t quit? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life: If you like your job, you’ll have more energy to enjoy your personal life. If you hate your job, your dissatisfaction will lead to lower energy throughout the rest of the week. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of doing work they love: Many people hate their jobs but feel powerless in changing the situation. Here’s what to do when you hate your job.

Lack of Ownership at Work: Encouraging Employee Growth

Do your employees lack ownership at work? Why is employee ownership important? In The Great Game of Business, Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham propose that the best and most efficient way to create a successful business is by encouraging employees to take ownership. If an employee sees the company as theirs, they’ll feel a sense of freedom at work. Let’s look at how to overcome a lack of ownership at work so your employees can thrive.

Employee Bonus Programs: Motivate & Engage Your Employees

What are the benefits of instituting an employee bonus program? How do you build a bonus program? According to Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business, bonuses are a proven method of rewarding employees. Lucky for managers, bonus programs also encourage employees to work harder because they have a financial goal to achieve. Continue reading for a breakdown of how employee bonus programs work.

Employee Reward Ideas: 2 Meaningful Ways to Say “Thank You”

Do you want to show your gratitude toward your employees? What are some employee reward ideas? Your employees work tirelessly to fulfill your purpose, so it’s good to reward them from time to time. Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business offers two methods of rewarding employees to show your appreciation. Let’s break down the two employee reward ideas that Stack and Burlingham have to see which is right for you.

Autonomy at Work: Why It’s Important and How to Encourage It

Should you give your employees autonomy over their work? How does giving people autonomy affect their performance? How much autonomy at work is safe? In most organizations, employees have little autonomy to take initiative. This is bad for job satisfaction, professional growth, and for the company. Keep reading to learn why employees in autonomous workplaces are both happier and more productive, and some strategies to implement autonomy in your organization.

How to Improve Employee Engagement in Just 2 Steps

Are your employees slacking at work? How can you improve employee engagement? Good engagement is when your employees are active and interested at work. Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business discusses how to foster engagement to create a healthier workplace environment. Learn how to improve employee engagement below.

Why Is Union Membership Declining & Are Unions Still Relevant?

Why is union membership declining? Are labor unions still relevant today? U.S. union memberships are at an all-time low, but Americans’ support for them is at a record high. Though unions are optimistic about their future, some argue that they have considerable work ahead and significant obstacles to overcome to rebuild their ranks. Read on to learn why union membership is declining despite increased support in the U.S.

Information Sharing in the Workplace: 3 Steps to Accessibility

What’s the importance of information sharing in the workplace? How do you create an accessible business? Sharing information in the workplace has proven to encourage employee ownership. According to Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business, there are three main steps to creating an accessible business: explaining the business, explaining the numbers, and keeping employees updated. We’ll dive into these three steps below.