What makes a workplace a great place? Is it the benefits? Is it the managers? Is it work itself? Or is it an algorithmic combination of all of these factors and more? Companies claim to have amazing cultures and that employees are their “greatest assets.” But are they doing what it takes to create a great place for all, including the frontline?
JD sits down with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, to explore what it really means to be a great place for all. Michael shares data-driven insights into trust, leadership and training and the critical role these factors play in both workplace culture and financial success. He addresses the “two viruses” we are currently facing - COVID-19 and racism - and the role companies must play to promote human and social good. Michael also borrows a line from JD and shows how the best places to work think people first, employees second.
This episode shows you what it will take to get your company on a future Great Place to Work list.
Hear more from Michael C. Bush as a featured speaker at AxoniCom LIVE - the only conference focused on the needs of the frontline. This one-of-a-kind digital experience takes place on September 28th and 29th and features insights from professionals who have led frontline-forward organizations like Disney, Southwest Airlines, Foot Locker and Kroger. These two days are guaranteed to help you prepare your frontline for whatever comes next. Grab free tickets for your entire team at axonicom.com.
Read Michael’s latest posts on the Great Place to Work Blog addressing systemic racism and social injustice.
Check out the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2020 List, which includes a variety of frontline-forward organizations.
The 80 Percent is brought to you by Axonify. To learn how you can provide communication and training to your frontline workforce that actually works, visitaxonify.com. If you have a frontline story you’d like us to explore on a future episode, let us know at podcast@axonify.com.
