Jim Harter

Jim Harter, Chief Scientist for Workplace at Gallup and author of bestselling books on management, tackles the pressing challenges of hybrid and remote work. He discusses key questions managers should ask to enhance employee autonomy and connection, like the best environments for productivity. Harter highlights cultural shifts towards remote dynamics and the vital role of strong management in fostering team engagement. He emphasizes the importance of understanding individual strengths and promoting open communication to navigate the evolving work landscape.

Jim Harter, chief scientist for Gallup's Workplace and Management and Well-Being Practices, shares his insights on creating a Net Thriving Culture at work. Topics discussed include defining thriving in 'Wellbeing at Work,' measuring thriving, the five factors to move from struggling to thriving, new findings on thriving and employee engagement, creating net thriving at the team level, and practical ways to create a net thriving culture.

Jim Harter, Chief Scientist for Gallup, specializes in workplace management and well-being, with a focus on what helps teams thrive. He discusses Gallup's key findings on the connection between managers and employee well-being, highlighting five essential elements: Career, Social, Financial, Physical, and Community. Jim stresses the need for meaningful weekly feedback and open salary conversations, noting that many find interactions with managers unfulfilling. He advocates for a coaching approach, emphasizing the importance of supporting employees' overall health and satisfaction.

Join Dr. Jim Harter, Gallup's Chief Scientist of Workplace Wellbeing, known for his data-driven insights, and Dr. Paola Ochoa, ESPAE's Research Director focusing on well-being transformations. They delve into how the pandemic has fundamentally shifted workplace dynamics, highlighting the emotional struggles many face. The conversation addresses the gender gap in remote work, the unique challenges for lower-income workers, and the essential need for organizations to prioritize mental health and adapt workplace policies to foster overall employee well-being.

Jim Harter, the Chief Scientist for Workplace at Gallup and co-author of 'It's the Manager', shares groundbreaking insights from over 1,000 studies on workplace dynamics. He reveals that millennials and Gen Z prioritize purpose and ongoing development over mere job satisfaction. Harter highlights a shift from traditional management to coaching, advocating for continuous feedback instead of annual reviews. He emphasizes that effective managers can significantly boost team engagement by focusing on individual strengths, shaping a supportive and meaningful work environment.