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Podcast 208: Is a transactional attitude toward work problematic?
Jun 10, 2024
Jake Young and Garin Rouch discuss the shift towards a transactional view of work, the importance of employee engagement beyond monetary transactions, measuring work engagement using the Utrecht scale, implementing organizational development interventions for better performance, and the significance of peer relationships and intentional organization design.
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- Employees increasingly view work as transactional, posing challenges for organizational engagement.
- Job design and empowerment through autonomy are crucial for improving employee engagement.
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Changing Perceptions of Work Centrality and Engagement
Work is evolving post-COVID, with research showing a shift towards viewing work as more transactional and less central to life. There is a decline in people willing to go above and beyond for their organizations. While this shift isn't necessarily negative, it poses challenges in maintaining employee engagement and meaningful work. Companies need to reassess job roles and foster organizational development to address these changing perceptions.
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