
Stephan Meier
Professor of business strategy at Columbia Business School, specializing in organizational behavior and the future of work.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 39min
Return-to-office mandates are more than "backdoor layoffs"
Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners, and Stephan Meier, a professor at Columbia Business School, explore the shifting landscape of work post-pandemic. They discuss how return-to-office mandates may reflect deeper issues of trust and control. The conversation dives into Amazon's policy changes and contrasts industry approaches, revealing a growing preference for hybrid models. With a humorous touch, they examine the complexities of collaboration in different work environments and challenge the assumption that a return to the office is always beneficial.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 51min
How to Treat Employees Like Customers
In this engaging discussion, Stephan Meier, a Professor at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advantage, delves into the intersection of behavioral economics and employee motivation. He challenges the myth of the purely rational worker, arguing that employees should be treated like customers to create a competitive edge. Stephan emphasizes the need for personalization in the workplace, why ping pong tables won't fix toxic cultures, and the importance of genuine connections among employees, all while advocating for a new customer-centric mindset in organizational culture.

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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive | Stephan Meier
Stephan Meier, a renowned professor at Columbia Business School, discusses the crucial role of prioritizing employees for business success. He argues that businesses risk losing innovation if they neglect employee well-being. Highlights include the 'value stick' concept for balancing employee and customer satisfaction, and case studies showing the benefits of an employee-centric model. Meier also emphasizes the importance of tailored support based on workforce segmentation and the role of managers in fostering an engaged workplace.

Jul 26, 2024 • 34min
#122—Stephan Meier: Employee-Centricity as a Competitive Advantage
In this engaging discussion, Stephan Meier, Chair of the Management Division at Columbia Business School, champions the concept of employee-centricity as a key to competitive advantage. He argues that happy employees lead to better performance and profitability. Discover how frameworks for customer-centricity can enhance the employee experience. Meier reveals the four crucial motivators beyond pay that significantly impact workplace dynamics. He also explores the double-edged sword of technology in optimizing employee engagement.

Oct 8, 2024 • 35min
The Employee Advantage, Rings of Power
Stephan Meier, a Business Strategy professor and author of 'The Employee Advantage,' dives into how prioritizing employees can drive business success. He discusses the gap between corporate rhetoric and workplace reality, emphasizing the benefits of fostering employee satisfaction. Meanwhile, Charlotte Brandstrom, an award-winning director known for 'Rings of Power,' shares her creative journey and the challenges of adapting Tolkien's legacy for the screen. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of workplace culture and filmmaking in today's world.