James K. Harter, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist Workplace Management and Well-Being and coauthor of 12: The Elements of Great Managing

James. K. Harter, Ph.D., is the primary researcher and author of the first meta-analysis to investigate the relationships between work-unit employee engagement and business results. He is author or coauthor of more than one thousand research studies on employee engagement and talent as well as industrial and organizational psychology. His most recent work explores citizen well-being around the world. He is coauthor of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

Subject Matter Expertise

Employee Engagement -- Employee Retention and Acquisition -- Citizen Well-Being -- Behavioral Economics -- Management

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12: The Elements of Great Managing

12A sequel to First, Break All the Rules, 12 explains what every company must know about creating and sustaining employee engagement
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2008 Well-Being Forum

October 2-3, Washington, D.C. Join public and private sector leaders to learn how well-being can positively affect nations, communities, and corporations.
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