How Can Leaders Help Build Happier, Engaged Workplaces?

The following article highlights reasons why many employees are unhappy @ work and highlights the impact of the economy, poor managers and the lack of career opportunities:

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140115155335-128811924-building-happier-engaged-workplaces-your-feedback?trk=object-title

Research we use with clients points out it that senior execs can have a big impact on employee engagement by taking actions such as: setting the direction and soliciting input to the vision, communicating regularly, and recognizing employee contribution. Makes you wonder why more leaders don’t do these basics.

Let me know if you would like a copy of the latest research on employee engagement, highlighting the key drivers which have led to 32% of the employee population that can be categorized as disengaged.