For decades, executives have poured untold hours and dollars into driving mythical “engaged employees” who are fully committed and connected to their organizations. Yet in today’s post-pandemic workspace, employee happiness is at an all-time low, which raises questions if we are on the right track.
Here’s the real question: Have we ever stopped asking employees what they truly want? Is it possible that we are doing more harm than good in chasing a goal that may not be possible?