Can organisations gain a strategic advantage by investing in their employees?Stephan Meier, a Columbia Business School professor, and author of The Employee Advantage, shares, in this episode, the relationship between employee motivation, organisational culture, and profitability. Stephan reveals that organisations prioritising employee well-being, ones that align with their core values, foster ethical behaviour and a positive work environment that benefits all with profitability and increased job satisfaction.Hear Stephan share examples from companies like ING and Zappos, highlighting the benefits of an employee-centric approach. You'll also hear outlines for four key motivators: purpose, autonomy, competence, and relatedness, that drive employee engagement and satisfaction. Stephan's tips for a happy workplace:Listen to employees and engage with themTrust what comes your wayBe very intentionalLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:Stephan's Lego brick-by-brick videosAnd here is Stephan's story of why he does them on YouTube