Jim Clifton, Jim Harter Books

Work has changed more in the past decade than in the previous century. As we examined global data, the patterns were unmistakable: employees want meaning, not just a paycheck; flexibility, not just a desk; development, not just satisfaction. Technology and connectivity have empowered people to choos...

From It's The Manager: Gallup Finds That The Quality Of Managers And Team Leaders Is The Single Biggest Factor In Your Organization’s Long-Term Success

The manager, once seen as an administrative supervisor, has now become the linchpin of organizational success. Our research found that seventy percent of the variance in team engagement traces directly back to the manager. The conclusion is unavoidable: the most powerful influence on employee perfor...

From It's The Manager: Gallup Finds That The Quality Of Managers And Team Leaders Is The Single Biggest Factor In Your Organization’s Long-Term Success

When we speak of wellbeing, we’re not referring simply to happiness or health. Those are outcomes, not definitions. Through decades of global research, we’ve identified five essential elements that consistently predict whether a person is thriving in life and work. Together, they compose the archite...

From Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams

Career wellbeing begins with a simple yet profound question: do you like what you do every day? For years, Gallup’s research has shown that people who answer yes to this question are significantly more likely to thrive in other aspects of life. Work provides structure, identity, and purpose. When in...

From Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams