Imagine a world where everyone can come to work as their authentically human, best selves. They feel fulfilled, supported, and cared for and have meaningful, purposeful work. At the end of the workday, they are able to bring their best selves home, be fully present with their loved ones, tend to their well-being, and replenish their well.
This vision is possible. And it is desperately needed!
Our rapidly changing world is becoming increasingly complex and disruptive. And while it brings many opportunities for innovation, it also triggers people to operate from a place of scarcity and self-protection, leading to disconnection and eroding well-being—on both the organizational and individual level. As a result, workplaces have become increasingly dehumanized and are now the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. We have a humanity crisis on our hands!
The good news is that there is a revolution already underway where organizations are breaking the mold and finding success by honoring what it means to be human and putting people first. In fact, research continues to emerge showing that human-centered organizations significantly outperform those operating from a “business-as-usual” approach. And the really good news is that this shift to rehumanize workplaces doesn’t have to start with the C-suite—really! It helps but is not a deal-breaker. Culture ultimately resides at the local team level; and you can transform workplaces by focusing on one team at a time.
This book highlights how successful companies are thriving by putting people first. It details five key principles essential for rehumanizing workplaces; a framework to help restore hope, well-being, and performance; and tangible actions anyone can take to show up as a leader and influence positive change.
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Rosie Ward is a fierce advocate for humanity who is sought after to help rehumanize workplaces that free, fuel, and inspire people to bring their best selves to work—and home—each day. She serves as CEO and cofounder of Salveo Partners, a professional consulting and training company focused on equipping organizations to find success while putting people back at the forefront of their business. She consults with organizations of all sizes and industries, and coaches and develops people so they can break past barriers, step into their greatness, and show up as leaders in all areas of their lives.
Jon Robison holds a doctorate in health education/exercise physiology and a master of science in human nutrition from Michigan State University. He has worked to shift health promotion away from its traditional, biomedical, control-oriented roots, with a keen interest in why people do what they do and don’t do what they don’t do. Jon is cofounder of Salveo Partners and has been a national leader in the Health at Every Size movement for two decades. Aside from his work, Jon’s passions include his wife, Jerilyn; their son, Joshua; music; humor; and a twelve-pound living teddy bear named Ginger.
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PRAISE FOR REHUMANIZING THE WORKPLACE
In Rehumanizing the Workplace, Rosie and Jon reinforce what every leader of today needs to know: people thrive in environments where they feel cared for, safe to create and innovate, and part of an organization’s shared purpose. Let this book guide you in building a team or company through which people have the opportunity to become their best selves!
Bob Chapman, author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller
