Is David going to win again?
I'm sure we all know the story about David and Goliath and how against all odds, David triumphed over his adversary, the more powerful and larger giant that was Goliath.
As we start to return to work in our droves, this parable has got me thinking about the power that employees now have over their leadership.
From the people I speak to, many of whom had been commuting over 3 hours daily in and out of work, have had enough. Autonomy has won and the confidence to speak out has risen sharply.
There are many (including myself) that can't wait to get back into the hustle and bustle of working life but I believe that for most, doing this for 4 or 5 days a week is a thing of the past. Things have changed for good.
What interests me now is how will the leaders of these businesses cope with these changes? How will they adapt and overcome?
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4 年It won't! Big businesses will break up and we will work in a more cooperative rather than corporate business environment ??
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4 年why do we feel so much fear? I make great decisions while feeling confidant & excited. WIN & LOSS are just bound with each other. we can't win everytime & we don't lose it always. David Mclean
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4 年There’s another theory that goes something like “It’s a buyer’s market. Yes employees have choice. They can come to the office full time or choose to leave. If they choose to leave then it’s tough out there. Know where your bread is buttered” Yes remarkably short term thinking. But it’s how many CEOs will be viewing the world. Bad move if you ask me personally.
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4 年Those are important questions David! While the world of work is trying to adapt and make changes to the existing (often outdated) policies and processes, it is of utmost importance that leaders don't simply assume what would be the best solution for their people. New policies need to be based on live employee feedback. Companies would need to act on it to find the best balance between business performance on the one hand, and employee experience & well-being on the other, without compromising either.
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4 年Thanks David. This whole thing is so uncertain to me. Millions of employees all over the world may face unemployment on the other hand, once the harsh economic impact becomes clearer. Add the relentless progress of artificial intelligence and I am not sure the employees have got the upper hand. Maybe some of them, and maybe temporarily. I dont know.