Employees want their leaders to demonstrate hope and inspiration, according to findings from a recent Gallup report. Workers see hope as a motivator and a way to help them endure challenge. The report notes that the absence of hope causes employees to "disengage, lose confidence and become less resilient."
The monitoring of remote employees is more effective when employers focus on interacting with employees instead of merely using technology to track them, write researchers, who recommend clearly explaining the reasons for monitoring and basing the type of monitoring on people's roles. "When seeking to foster innovation, communication, and trust among remote employees, interactional monitoring should take precedence," write the researchers, who surveyed more than a thousand US and UK remote workers.
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An estimated 54% of employees feel they are paid fairly, with 39% believing their pay is below industry standards, according to a survey by Beqom. The survey also highlights a gender gap, with only 49% of women feeling fairly compensated compared to 59% of men. Additionally, 72% of employees value flexible work hours.
The role of chief HR officer has evolved significantly, transforming from a traditional HR role into a business transformation officer, writes Josh Bersin. CHROs are now central to organizational strategy, focusing on change projects such as organizational redesign, global expansion and other business growth, writes Bersin, who adds, "It's simple: every major business challenge now centers on people."
Cultural acceptance of napping varies globally, with countries like Spain and Italy embracing mid-afternoon siestas, while in China and Japan napping is seen as a sign of dedication. In contrast, the United States often views napping as laziness. "They rejuvenate me in a way that I'm exponentially more useful and constructive and creative on the other side of a nap," says Marvin Stockwell, founder of PR firm Champion the Cause.
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(Kanoe Namahoe)
Welcome to Friday Faves! Every Friday, I spotlight books, podcasts, email newsletters, documentaries or other content pieces that I enjoy. I also share suggestions that I get from you. Got a favorite for your peers? Send it to me. I may include it here for a future column.
This week’s Friday Fave comes from Netflix. It’s “The Founder,” a biographical drama starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, the man who developed McDonald’s fast-food chain. Keaton shows Kroc’s relentlessness as he grows the franchise and launches the real estate model. I waffled between admiration for his creativity and shock at his ruthless aggression.
At the end of the movie, Keaton delivers Kroc’s well-known speech about persistence: "Now, I know what you're thinkin'. How the heck does a 52-year-old, over-the-hill milkshake machine salesman build a fast-food empire with 1,600 restaurants, in 50 states, five foreign countries with an annual revenue of in the neighborhood of $700,000,000? One word: persistence. Nothing in this world can take the place of good old persistence. Talent won't. Nothing's more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius won't. Unrecognized genius is practically a cliche. Education won't. Why the world is full of educated fools. Persistence and determination alone are all-powerful.”
That rang true for me; I’ve experienced it over and over in my career. I’ve seen talent and intellect get outperformed by persistence. I’ve seen persistence muscle an idea through the wringer to make it a reality.
And I’ve learned to look for persistence when I recruit talent. I want folks who have fire in their bellies and persistence in their bones. These are the ones who study the market, know the competition and identify opportunities. They rally their peers. They step up to challenges. They don’t wilt under criticism. They commit.
I can work with that all day long.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, my dear readers. Enjoy the long weekend. I’ll see you here next Tuesday.
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