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The Herman Trend Alert June 10, 1998: What Workers are Looking For In a recent poll conducted by the American Management Association, secretaries reported their top pet peeves were bosses who: lie, don't give clear instructions, don't tell their whereabouts, and take credit for the secretary's ideas. The results of this study are reflective of trends in employee attitudes—among all employees—we’re seeing emerge in today’s workplace. In study after study, we see a new focus on honesty, ethics, integrity, and feeling good about the values their employers stand for. When that integrity is called into question, the organization becomes vulnerable to turnover. Second, we know that employees are demanding the support that they need to get the job done, and that support includes "clear instructions" and agreed-upon expectations. They also want abundant information. They want to know about the company’s focus, success, and opportunities for improvement—particularly in areas where they can make a positive difference. People want to be involved. Finally, people want credit for their efforts, ideas, input. They want to feel like they are contributing to the success of the organization and be recognized for their contributions. This recognition is an integral part of what employees are calling "meaningful work." Organizations who pay attention to the wants, needs, values, and attitudes of their employees will have a much easier time attracting, optimizing, and retaining good employees. Astute employers will be more sensitive to these issues, as the competition for competent workers intensifies. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurist. 1.336.210.3548 or https://hermangroup.com. To sign up, visit https://HermanTrendAlert.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." HEAR JOYCE SPEAK TOMORROW AT 11:30 AM EDT Tomorrow morning, Joyce will be a Fireside Chat Speakers at the Brightside Business Women Empowerment Virtual Conference where she will talk about how business women can use the insights from her new, groundbreaking book, EXPERIENCE RULES, to be successful. Register for FREE at https://brightsideglobaltrade.org/women. GET COACHING FOR YOUR PEOPLE FOR LESS THAN $1/DAY! Gain access to dozens of coaches for the same low price. Find out more by visiting https://ingomu.com/joyceg JOYCE IS ON THE RADIO EVERYDAY NOW To listen to Joyce's TV shows on the radio, simply visit RadioFutures.com. Joyce's show is streaming every day at 3:00PM Pacific Time. To read this Herman Trend Alert on the web: https://hermangroup.com/alert/archive_3-29-2023.html. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are always welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is read by over 30,000 people in 90 countries, including other websites and printed periodicals. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Herman Trend Alert service. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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