It is a sad reality that attempts to foster life-giving relationshipsand doing justice with others in the workplace has suffered much damagerecently. It is just that it is not as important as goals as growthproductivity and efficiency.
Relationships are our immune systems.
Whenour relationships are healthy, our workgroups are healthy, we have healthyorganizations. External rewards only accomplish so much. Relationshipsput heart and soul into the workplace. Sometimes they drain us and sometimesthey energize us, but they are what make us human. A pay raise, a pat on the back, and a promotion created too manylayers in an organization that required massive layoffs.