Building a Good Job Strategy: Lessons from Zeynep Ton
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Welcome to the Meaningful Work Matters podcast! This episode features Zeynep Ton, a professor of the practice in the operations management group at MIT Sloan School of Management and President of Good Jobs Institute. Andrew and Zeynep discuss the financial, competitive, and moral case for implementing 'a good job strategy' in organizations. By prioritizing employees and designing their work for high productivity and contribution, organizations can create a virtuous cycle of low turnover and high customer satisfaction. Overall, Zeynep provides a roadmap for companies looking to implement a good job strategy and highlights the transformative impact it can have. Join Andrew Soren and Zeynep Ton as they explore the profound impact of meaningful work and the path to a brighter, more equitable future for workers. Lastly, be sure to check out Zeynep's new book, The Case for Good Jobs, which explores the concept of meaningful work and the stark contrast between good jobs and bad jobs.
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