purpose@work: Conversations That Matter (Episode 1)

I am excited to introduce this new video blog (vlog) series: purpose@work. SIGN-UP for my infrequent newsletter to get the latest Conversations That Matter. The one thing I am focused on with this series, and all my services, is how to increase employee engagement from this very sad 15% globally (according to Gallup). There is a lot of research that proves, purpose-driven leadership is a key element in having more inspired employees (even higher than engagement). ASK ME for my white paper: The Playbook for Purpose-Driven Employee Engagement where I've curated the latest research on the current and future state of engagement.

Employee Engagement, Company CultureBobby BakshiJanuary 25, 2016Comment

Five Ways to Have Fun at Work

According to Gallup “of the approximately 100 million people in America who hold full-time jobs, 30 million (30%) are engaged and inspired at work, so we can assume they have a great boss.” It’s true, the biggest reason people are dissatisfied and leave a job is their boss and the reverse is true.

A lot of attention is paid to managers’ responsibility to create a conducive environment for people to do their best work. True. That’s important. I invite us to flip that. What’s an individual’s responsibility to “do what they love and love what they do?” Knowing we all face challenging work environments, here are five keys to making work fun for yourself, in any company culture and with any manager.