Logoleadership: breathing life into loyalty and putting meaning back into work

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThere is an obvious, costly, and disheartening trend towards employee unhappiness at work. Popular culture abounds with symptoms. The Office, Bad Bosses, and Reggie Perrin television series make humor of this organizational malaise, which sadly spills into other life facets such as family, friends, and health. In response, there are plenty of quick fix solutions offered – such as superficial self‐help management books, motivational seminars, and organizational initiatives such as slogans, posters, and tee‐shirts. These efforts are for naught when one considers the 2000 Hudson Institute Study finding that a mere 42 percent of employees perceive their organizations as deserving their loyalty. Corroborating research has revealed continued low commitment and employee trust in recent years, with a 2011 MetLife survey showing that only 44 percent of small business employees felt company loyalty.Practical implicationsThis paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.