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Brooks: Want better managers? You need to develop better employees

HRExecutive

In order to make better managers, we must have employees meet them halfway. Early on in my career, the CHRO of my management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, used to say, “The psychological contract between a manager and employee must be that, if the employee takes care of the manager, the manager will take care of them.”

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How to Successfully Engage Employees in 2017

TalentCulture

One crucial component to keep an eye on is the level of peer camaraderie, since it is the number one motivator that inspires employees to work especially hard. How can managers encourage the retention and development of an engaged workforce ? Encouragement and inspiration are key to maximizing engagement.

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