Premier Publishing Case Summary

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Consider first the question of work/life balance at Premier Publishing. Based on the information you have reviewed, what are the primary work/life balance issues? To what degree, and in what ways, do these concerns constitute business issues? Do you think that Premier should address these concerns, and if so, how? What specific strategies would you recommend, and how would you promote them at Premier? I think that the primary issue with work/life balance at Premier Publishing is the ability to have a more flexible work schedule and to work from home. Every former Cybooks employee that we have heard from has had the same concern. This gives them a negative image of Premier because they think that the company does not trust its employees. Premier needs to realize that by moving into the technology segment, they are acquiring a new breed of employees, how crave the ability to have creative freedom, which means that they need to be able to work at the times that are most suitable for them. Creativity cannot be scheduled; it comes naturally at all times, therefore these employees need the flexibility to work from home. As long as the work gets done, and done well, does it really matter where it’s being done? This is a business issue, because…show more content…
Everyone has a fundamental need to feel appreciated. Simply acknowledging that someone is doing a good job, will confirm to them that their work is valued, which will help to further motivate them to keep producing quality results in the future. Further more positive attitudes can be contagious, meaning that if employees who are not performing as well notice how much more the good employees enjoy their job, will cause them to strive to get to that higher level. This will create a healthy competitive work environment, and all it would take would be a simple “thank you” or “job well

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