Rachel Hunters Blog - Rewarding Fair Work And Innovation
13th August 2022
A healthy, wealthy and inclusive society starts with a happy employee, writes Rachel Hunter, HIE's director of service delivery
There's no doubt that people do a better job when they're happy in their work. They're more committed, more productive, and more innovative.
And when there are lots of committed happy people doing lots of good work and contributing to business innovation, the organisation benefits.
When this happens, the economy prospers, communities thrive, and society in general is healthier, wealthier and more inclusive.
It's not rocket science really.
The question is, how to make sure your employees are happy. This is where the concept of fair work comes in.
Read the blog post with links HERE
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Rachel Hunter
Photographer - Gillian Frampton
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