Incongruence in the value of employees: organizational actions speak louder than words Available to Purchase

The purpose of this viewpoint is to highlight the importance of organizational actions toward employees matching the stated value of employees.

This viewpoint highlights the importance of organizational actions toward employees matching the stated value of employees.

Organizations may benefit from consciously endeavoring to treat employees in a manner that is consistent with explicit and implicit statements made with regard to the value of employees to the organization.

The article reminds managers and leaders to consider their actions toward employees, noting that inconsistencies between their actions and their words may be detrimental to organizational effectiveness.