SME’s Lean-focused e-newsletter, LeanDirections published Adam Zak’s article about executive and employee engagement and retention in their February, 2009 edition. If you’ve not already had a chance to read this, you might take a peek over at LeanDirections.
The first LeanConnections in July launched with a single article dedicated to “Respect for People.” It was well received and sparked many thoughtful comments from our readers. Today, in the face of harrowing financial news and pressures on staff and leadership, many of the points addressed previously resurface in this issue where we tackle the dual challenges of retention and engagement of employees. Challenges which may be infinitely more important to address during this economic slowdown. Because if we truly believe that people are indeed our most important asset, the next 12-24 months or so are going to give us ample opportunity to clearly demonstrate that belief.
(Read full article from December, 2008 issue of LeanConnections.)
