Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines

For years, companies have been implementing programs that promote social responsibility and improve employee health, both of which benefit the financial bottom line. Now it’s time to focus on positive social interactions and relationships in the workplace. Why? Research shows that authentic, trust-based relationships increase job satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and retention―and even decreased healthcare costs.

In Work Better Together, two experts from Deloitte explain how working remotely, over-relying on digital communication, and always being “on” is fast-increasing feelings of isolation and burnout―and how a work culture driven by quality relationships can reverse these trends. The authors show how to cultivate positive relationships by:

• Focusing on self-care, such as physical health, quality sleep, and taking time off
• Tapping into human skills, such as empathy, authenticity, and communication
• Using technology with intentionality to strengthen relationships, while breaking the negative habits technology fosters
• Managing workplace relationships, whether you’re in the office every day or telecommuting―or something in between
• Developing a culture of strong relationships that drive quality collaboration throughout the organization

Work Better Together walks you through the process of implementing change and fueling a much-needed corporate movement towards humanity in the workplace. Based on the authors’ 40+ combined years of experience, it helps you meet today’s employees’ most urgent needs, while benefitting your organization in real and measurable ways.

About the Authors

Jen Fisher is a leading voice on workplace well-being and creating human-centered organizational cultures. She frequently speaks and writes about building a culture of well-being at work and hosts Work Well, a podcast series on the latest work-life trends. Jen currently serves as Deloitte’s chief well-being officer in the United States, where she drives the strategy and innovation around work-life, health, and wellness. In her role, she empowers Deloitte’s people to prioritize their well-being so they can be at their best in both their professional and personal lives.

Anh Phillips has dedicated her career to exploring the interplay between technology and humanity. She is coauthor of The Technology Fallacy, a data-driven look at the centrality of culture to digital transformation. Her work has been cited in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, Fortune, and CIO Magazine. A senior leader at Deloitte Consulting, Anh directs research teams that help the C-suite and board focus on the important role that technology, leadership, and culture play in fostering innovation.