Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines

Power your business culture with strong workplace relationships-and watch productivity and profitability soar For years, companies have been implementing programs that promote social responsibility and improve employee health, both of which benefit the financial bottom line. Now it s time to focus on positive social interactions and relationships in the workplace. Why? Research shows that authentic, trust-based relationships increase job satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and retention and even decreased healthcare costs.In Work Better Together, two experts from Deloitte explain how working remotely, over-relying on digital communication, and always being on is fast-increasing feelings of isolation and burnout and how a work culture driven by quality relationships can reverse these trends. The authors show how to cultivate positive relationships by:Focusing on self-care, such as physical health, quality sleep, and taking time offTapping into human skills, such as empathy, authenticity, and communicationUsing technology with intentionality to strengthen relationships, while breaking the negative habits technology fostersManaging workplace relationships, whether you re in the office every day or telecommuting or something in betweenDeveloping a culture of strong relationships that drive quality collaboration throughout the organizationWork Better Together walks you through the process of implementing change and fueling a much-needed corporate movement towards humanity in the workplace. Based on the authors 40+ combined years of experience, it helps you meet today s employees most urgent needs, while benefitting your organization in real and measurable ways.