The magnetic workplace: keys to unlock sustainable growth for businesses

Economist Impact — November 2022

The magnetic workplace barometer is a report from Economist Impact that explores what qualities the workplace of the future must have to ensure employee retention and drive sustainable business growth and productivity. The magnetic workplace considers how experimenting with people-centric strategies, such as workplace flexibility, employee engagement and an identifiable culture, can help companies establish sustainable business growth.

Prof. Dr. Lauren Howe contributed expert insights, emphasizing the need for developing leadership skills in managers: “There’s a question of leadership versus management here,” says Ms Howe. “Managers are formal roles but a leader has social influence. Managers are good leaders when they build good relationships with their employees that leave people feeling like they can focus on doing good work.”