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Importance of values for an organization

Importance of values for an organization

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Importance of values for an organization

- Let's talk about millennials. I often hear from managers that the millennial generation got the memo, you should do what you love, but not everyone got the memo about working hard. There are many millennials entering the workforce who seem to immediately want to be able to take the lead position in a team, without necessarily doing the hard work that's needed to get that position. So I'm often asked, how should I respond to younger workers who are looking for meaning and purpose in their work? And my response is, you have to give it to them. I mentioned it in another video that there's a substantial opportunity for public companies to expand their list of key stakeholders beyond just their shareholders. Organizations that increasingly treat their workers, their customers, their partners, their communities, and even the planet as key stakeholders create values-driven environments where value-driven workers can thrive. And they can still be intensely profitable companies. If your…

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