by Eric Chester
We are facing a crisis of engagement. 70% of the workforce is checking out, doing the bare minimum to get paid. Most leaders try to fix this with bonuses or free pizza, but Eric Chester argues that you cannot buy passion.In today’s 5-minute briefing on “On Fire at Work,” we explore why the “paycheck exchange” is a broken model. Discover why the best employees don’t want a boss—they want a mentor—and why creating a culture that ignites passion requires focusing on Relationship over Rules.
Eric Chester is a leading workforce development expert and Hall of Fame keynote speaker specializing in employee engagement and workplace culture. With over 30 years of research, he is a primary authority on motivating and retaining the emerging workforce. Chester has authored award-winning books …

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