WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work by Aron Ain

Recently released, WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work is a bestselling book on leadership and culture by Aron Ain, founder and CEO of Kronos. Knowing what it takes to lead a successful business and having the highest levels of employee satisfaction, Ain provides tips, strategies and lessons on building an organization where everyone loves to work.

Organizations should strive to create an environment of trust and engagement for their employees. When employees are given the opportunity to make meaningful and measurable contributions, they develop an emotional connection with their workplace, which results in increased job satisfaction, productivity and retention. Ain believes organizations can achieve this by implementing three key principles— connecting, enabling, and inspiring.

Connecting:

At the core of Ain’s philosophy is a focus on connection—between employees and their organizations, employees and their colleagues, and between organizations and the communities they serve. He advocates for meaningful relationships between organizations and their constituents, and an open culture of respect and understanding. Ain believes these relationships must be nurtured and invested in over time in order to create a culture of trust and transparency.

In an organizationwhere such a strong connection has been established, employees are more likely to feel a sense of pride in their work, and to put forth their best effort on behalf of the organization. This leads to improved motivation, enthusiasm, and satisfaction. In addition, social connection is a powerful source of well-being, which can lead to improved commitment and overall job satisfaction.

Enabling:

A key part of Ain’s vision for creating a workplace where everyone loves to work is enabling employees to do meaningful work that aligns with their strengths, interests and abilities. He believes in empowering employees to take ownership of their job and to be creative with how they solve problems. This requires an understanding of each employee’s potential and an investment in their development.

Ain argues that creating an enabling environment requires an organization to create space for employee development opportunities and to eliminate any barriers to success. He suggests investing in employee development in order to give employees the tools and resources they need to be successful in their roles, while also making sure they are supported and have access to flexible work arrangements and career growth opportunities.

Inspiring:

The last of Ain’s three principles for creating a workplace people love is inspiring. He stresses that organizations should look to “stir a desire to succeed and grow” in each and every one of their employees. He encourages a focus on cultivating an atmosphere of innovation, ambition, and enthusiasm in order to make employees feel inspired to come to work.

In addition to this, Ain stresses the importance of celebrating the success of employees, and emphasizing the positive feedback that comes from achieving goals and completing tasks. He believes that such recognition will further fuel employee ambition and drive, thereby creating a more meaningful and productive workplace.

Ain’s WorkInspired is a valuable resource for leaders and beneficiaries of organizations alike who seek to create an atmosphere of every day and collective success. By focusing on a connection with their employees, enabling progress through resources, and inspiring a sense of ambition, Ain provides a blueprint for creating an organization where everyone loves to work.