Energizing is listening-AT&T’s Universal Card Service’s employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck’s making employees partners, Saturn creating teams that function as independent small businesses, Springfield Remanufacturing’s opening its books to all employees.
With case studies, examples, techniques, research highlights, and quotes from business leaders, 1001 Ways to Energize Employees is invaluable for managers seeking to increase employee enthusiasm and involvement.