What Employers Get Wrong About How People Connect at Work.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Smith, Khalil; Lynn, Brigid; Rock, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "What Employers Get Wrong About How People Connect at Work" discusses the importance of workplace connections beyond just interpersonal relationships. It highlights four essential elements of workplace connection: colleague, leader, employer, and role connections. The authors argue that focusing on only one aspect, such as physical return to the office, can be detrimental to employee engagement and productivity. They suggest that understanding and leveraging all four pillars of connection is crucial for creating positive outcomes for employees and businesses. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180508651
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