Values-Shift: The New Work Ethic & What it Means for Business (Paperback)

by John Izzo (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...Their book is among the most compelling..." -- CNN.com/Careers - May 15, 2001

"...this one's a treasure - packed with inspiring examples of companies that are achieving retention against the odds..." -- Canadian Business Franchise

Product Description
Partnership. Balance. Synergy. Community. These are some of the values shaping the work ethic that is transforming the workplace. An understanding of this transformation is essential for business leaders who want to attract and keep the very best employees.

Value-Shift defines how and why our work ethic is changing, and it focuses on the six major shifts people expect from work. As well, if it offers practical ideas on what companies and managers can do to retain and inspire the people they need and value.

Based on leading edge research and experiences with more than 200 companies, John Izzo and Pam Withers help people understand these shifting values and how they differ across generations and across gender.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Fairwinds Press (April 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968214967
• ISBN-13: 978-0968214961
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #937,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Any Business Leader, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

Though pitched primarily to business leaders, anyone interested in the changing workplace will relate to this book. The authors do an excellent job of presenting their case: it's tough to find good employees who will stick around. Family, the economy, society, and technology have caused workers to re-examine their lives, and they're the ones now with the power.

So how do employers keep good employees? Learn about and listen to what employees want, and create a great place to work. The book outlines six expectations employees have: balance and synergy, work as a noble cause, personal growth and development, partnership, community at work, and trust. The major theme, though, is values: workers want a workplace they can believe in.

The authors present examples of companies across North America currently meeting (and often surpassing) their employees' expectations, to superb retention results. Quizzes at the end of each chapter help business leaders put what they've learned into action, and profiles of company leaders bring a human element in. CEOs, ignore this book at your peril: this is the future of work.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Book for the Leaders Library, April 23, 2001

By	Andrew Neuner (Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews

I had eagerly anticipated this book after having read John Izzo's first book, "Awakening Corporate Soul" co-authored with Eric Klein.

Many books on changing values and cultures often provide the reader with mostly theory, jargon and academic research. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in a user friendly manner. The book is full of examples of companies and individuals making a difference in their workplace and relating this to the changing values of the workforce. It is an easy, captivating read.

This book has helped me understand the workforce in our organization better and in doing so has helped me to be a more responsive leader. However, this book needs to be shared with others in your organization. Every manager would do themselves well to have this book in their library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "David embraces Goliath", April 18, 2001

By	Laurie Maslak, Consultant "lauriemaslak" (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

Finally a book for organizations that is filled with stories of "right" practices! Izzo & Withers have successfully identified four of the natural forces facing today's world of work and six emerging values shifts based on generational differences.

An excellent tool for all HR professionals, leaders within organizations or consultants interested in developing the "best" in people and systems.

I would highly recommend this book as an addition to anyone's "favorite" bookshelf.