My latest guest on the Mason Duchatschek Show (podcast) was Jason Greer, a labor relations expert featured in Forbes, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS, BBC and more!
He is also the co-author of the book… People Matter Most.
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Here is a summary of what was discussed in the first episode (of our 3 part podcast series) on labor relations, unions and leadership.
Summary:
Jason shared insights on the dynamics of labor relations and unionization. He shared the reasons behind union drives, the process of organizing, and the misconceptions that management often holds about employee motivations.
Greer emphasized the importance of respect and recognition in the workplace, the need for management to listen to employees, and the critical signs of discontent that can lead to unionization. He also shared a powerful case study that illustrated the human aspect of labor relations and the lessons learned from it.
Takeaways
-Union drives are often a response to bad management.
-Younger employees are more connected and aware of union activities.
-Social justice issues are increasingly influencing unionization.
-Employees vote against management, not necessarily for a union.
-Misconceptions about union motivations can lead to management failures.
-Early warning signs of discontent include lack of communication.
-Management should actively listen to employee concerns.
-Successful labor relations focus on the human aspect, not just numbers.
-Employers must recognize the importance of employee respect and recognition.
-Ignoring unionization risks can lead to disengaged employees.
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