Leading with Flexibility, Honesty, and Transparency.

Leaders can promote higher levels of employee engagement by engaging in honest and transparent communication that promotes flexibility.

Deloitte just released some information that demonstrated transparency and honesty in communication from upper management creates a more open, creative workplace. In addition there is an increasing need for flexibility in how work is done.

Today’s workforce demands a more ‘customized’ career path and a tremendous amount of flexibility,” said Sharon L. Allen, Chairman of the Board, Deloitte LLP. “One size fits all no longer attracts or retains the best talent. By promoting open and honest communications across organizations and setting the tone at the top, our survey tells us that the workforce of today can be motivated in different ways. This is increasingly critical to retaining talent and preserving the health of today’s organizations.

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