One Foot Out the Door: How to Combat the Psychological Recession That's Alienating Employees and Hurting American Business

Abstract

As many as two-thirds of our employees are either actively looking for new jobs or merely going through motions at their current jobs. Fearful and feeling vulnerable after years of watching friends get laid off, they expect worst to happen, and they see no reason to give it their all. This phenomenon, identified by renowned author Judith M. Bardwick as the psychological recession, can have a devastating effect on a company's financial health. Based on extensive research showing how costly bad management really is, this eye-opening book offers concrete prescriptions for combating alarming trends such as high turnover, low productivity, and lackluster performance, including techniques for:* strengthening bonds of trust and respect between managers and employees* customizing working conditions and rewards for individual employees* hiring for best fit between organization's core culture and personal qualities and priorities of individualUsing hard numbers and current studies that prove direct connection between a company's financial performance and its employees' commitment, this book is a wake-up call to organizations desperately needing to restore broken spirits at heart of their companies, and enhance their bottom lines.

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