Here’s some recession news that can hurt your bottom line as much as declining profits: “Even if companies haven’t literally lost their employees, many have lost them psychologically,” says Jon Gordon, author of “The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change.”
Tired of working more hours for less pay under the threat of termination, many Americans have mentally checked out of their jobs. But with limited funds and deadlines that still need to be met, what’s a leader to do? That’s where the sharks and goldfish come in, Gordon says, along with his nine strategies for boosting morale and engagement: