The Hidden Source Of Energy At Work

Businesses are investing in ever-more exotic ways to increase employee wellbeing and stave off burnout – from free gym memberships and massages to onsite juice bars, healthy eating seminars and even sleep pods in the office. It’s no coincidence that as the pace of work gets more frenetic, outside of work we seek more ways to replenish our vital energy levels; whether it’s in tech-free weekends or evening yoga courses. But there is one incredibly important and as-yet untapped source of energy that business leaders should focus their attention on. Better yet, it won’t cost a thing. The elusive energy source? Managers. Energy, like emotion, is contagious. There are people who exude energy, making others feel more alive and enthused simply by interacting with them, and then there are the energy drainers who deplete energy reserves. Naturally, we gravitate towards the energy boosters. And recent research shows that bosses who energize reap the rewards in terms of employee engagement and performance .