JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Labor-Savvy Leader.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2023, v. 101, n. 4. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bahat, Roy E.; Kochan, Thomas A.; Rubenstein, Liba Wenig 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolving relationship between corporate management and organized labor in the United States, emphasizing the need for businesses to collaborate with, rather than oppose, labor organizations. It highlights rising worker interest in unionization amid economic and social shifts, noting that public support for unions is at its highest since 1965. The piece outlines strategies for companies to build constructive labor relations, including investing in training, engaging in good-faith collective bargaining, and exploring innovative governance models such as worker representation on boards. It also discusses the benefits of strong labor partnerships for employee satisfaction, productivity, and company success, while suggesting that updating labor laws and adopting sectoral bargaining could better address modern workforce realities.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2023/07, Vol. 101, Issue 4, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:164237957
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