In today’s business world, how important is employee engagement? In this week’s story “Employee Engagement, Fad or Fundamental”, author Michael Bouton, discusses this point. In past years, business owners generally took a less person centered approach. Employees were largely viewed only through the prism of what they could provide – like a walking assembly of commodities. Over time, this perspective has evolved, placing a much higher value on the overall investment in employee engagement and ensuring role satisfaction. What’s your opinion – do you believe employee engagement is a fad – or is it fundamental – to the success, economics and overall well-being of a company? Read this week’s story and give us your opinion!
Employee Engagement, Fad or Fundamental?
by Michael Bouton
I n a recent Inc. article, Management Consultant Steve Tobak argued that employee engagement is NOT important to business. He called it the “management fad of the millennium” which made our team
