WorkInspired

“Many companies claim that ‘our people are our most valuable assets.’ But no business leader I know has done more to turn that old cliché into a strategic source for growth than Aron Ain of Kronos. In WorkInspired, Aron takes readers step-by-step through principles and practices that have helped Kronos win and grow—mainly by inspiring its own workers to realize their full potential and having each other’s backs. Kronos’s bottom-line success is proof positive that Ain’s commitment to creating a satisfying, challenging—and kind—work environment is a very hard-nosed business strategy indeed. WorkInspired shows us all how to execute it.”

—Robert L. Reynolds, President and CEO, Putnam Investments and Great-West Financial

“Aron Ain is a next-level leader—the kind who gets things done the right way by respecting people, giving them a vision to believe in, and creating a culture in which they can excel. In WorkInspired, he shares his unique approach with the world. I hope every leader or manager reads this book, and takes its lessons to heart.”

—Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana

“Aron Ain’s WorkInspired describes how Kronos has continued to reinvent itself by focusing on culture and mobilizing the power of its people. Ain succeeds in breaking down his approach to a series of powerful policies, programs, and leadership behaviors that many companies have overlooked. Required reading for anyone seeking to build a thriving and sustainable business in the digital economy.”

—Shira Goodman, former CEO, Staples

“Kronos serves as a textbook example of how building a great culture builds phenomenal shareholder value. The model and lessons are so compelling that the story warrants a full book, not just a case study. Fortunately, Aron Ain has provided just that—a compelling and useful read for any leader or manager.”

—Alec Ellison, Founder, Outvest Capital, and former Vice Chairman, Jefferies

“Employees want to work for companies that cherish values such as family, ethics, hard work, and philanthropy. When they find these organizations, employees feel inspired to deliver high levels of performance. Aron Ain takes you on a tour of a values-based corporate culture that you can develop within your own organization.”

—Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO, The Kraft Group

 “Kronos has mastered ‘workforce innovation that works.’ Here, its inventive and imaginative CEO describes how he created one of the 100 best places to work, and shares the principles that leaders and managers need to create a high-functioning culture built on trust, transparency, collaboration, and innovation.”

—David Wippman, President, Hamilton College

“WorkInspired is an essential guide for building a winning culture, and it all starts with one person—you! As Aron Ain knows, how managers and leaders treat people day-to-day matters. Ain provides tips and strategies that managers and leaders can put into practice right now, one informal conversation at a time. An enjoyable and compelling read.”

—Steve Pagliuca, Co-Chairman, Bain Capital, and Managing Partner and Co-Owner, Boston Celtics

 “If every manager nurtured their workforce the way Kronos does, the professional world would be a different place. Aron Ain gives his employees the opportunities and tools to succeed using a refreshing and enlightened approach. The result is sky-high employee engagement that attracts young people to Kronos. Read this important book and learn the secrets.”

—Jacqueline Moloney, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Lowell

“Kronos is a consistent and powerful growth engine. Now we learn its secret: putting people first, both because it’s the right thing to do and because it’s the path to long-term success. I deeply admire Aron Ain’s philosophy, and others will, too.”

—Deval Patrick, Managing Director, Bain Capital, and former Governor of Massachusetts

“Aron Ain’s WorkInspired is a valuable resource for any leader looking to build an organization rooted in employee engagement and a shared value system.”

—Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, Blackstone

“Tech companies come and go, but Kronos is still here, bigger and better than ever. Aron Ain’s marvelous book, WorkInspired, sheds valuable light on the Kronos success story, suggesting how organizations can make themselves sustainable, even in the most dynamic and competitive of markets. Every manager or leader who aspires to greatness will want to read this book and follow its lessons.”

—Mark Benjamin, CEO, Nuance Communications Inc.

“With leadership, two things matter: A clear strategy, and the right culture. Aron Ain delivers on both fronts in this engaging and inspiring book. If you lead people, WorkInspired is a compelling blueprint for making this happen.”

—Steve Sadove, former Chair and CEO, Saks Inc.