This week, Zeynep Ton, professor of the practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management, discusses how low productivity often stems from flawed workplace systems—rather than a lack of capable employees—and emphasizes issues such as poor scheduling and employee empowerment. Ton highlights that improving job quality through systemic changes, rather than simply raising pay, can significantly reduce turnover costs and enhance productivity across organizations. Read the summary.
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