Support alone doesn’t pay

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A two-year study of Dutch employees shows that organizational support only lifts engagement, satisfaction, performance and burnout when people are genuinely matched to their jobs, which makes job fit the gate on every people investment a leader makes. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.