from "The End of Burnout"

We're reading a really good new book, by Jonathan Malesic. In "The End of Burnout," he sets the table for a discussion of burnout with historical and personal stories. He also, of course, then goes on to discuss solutions.  Or at least ameliorations, which can benefit both workers and management. 

Here at In-Tune Teambuilding, we are fervent about employee engagement!  Keeping your team engaged is a significant insurance policy toward keeping your team intact.  And happy.  And productive.  

A favorite passage from the book is: "According to the American work ethos, dignity, character and purpose are all available to workers if only they engage with their jobs.  Employee engagement is also supposedly good for the bottom line.  If profit is the Holy Grail of America business, then engaged employees are Sir Galahad--tireless, devoted, and pure of heart." 

Further, he goes on to quote a recent Gallup survey:  "Engaged employees are the best colleagues.  They cooperate to build and organization, institution, or agency, and they are behind everything good that happens there.  These employees are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work.  They know the scope of their jobs and look for new and better ways to achieve outcomes.  They are 100% psychologically committed to their work.  And, they are the only people in an organization who create new customers."  

Hyperbole?  We're not sure.  But if you consider the engaged team members versus the impact of your disengaged counterparts, you will likely agree with the author (and Gallup!).