Below is a briefing on some of the interesting employee engagement articles, blog posts, books, etc. that I came across last week.
Website: CSM Wire
Article: 5 Technical Keys for Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.cmswire.com/cms/social-business/5-technical-keys-for-employee-engagement-026067.php
Author: Hyoun Park
Comment: Companies can’t throw tools at employees and expect them to engage. The author expands on the 5 things needed to integrate new tools:
“1. Provide an environment where employees can pursue their goals in conjunction with your corporate goals.”
“2. Align personal and corporate goals and incentives.”
“3. Empower employees to solve problems.”
“4. Give employees access to existing assets and management on an as-needed basis.”
“5. Provide a fair and equal corporate environment.”
Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 5 Ways to Employee Engagement in a Worldwide Workforce
Link: http://www.business2community.com/human-resources/5-ways-employee-engagement-worldwide-workforce-0962628#!bABZBn
Author: Helen Wallis
Comment: “[T]he 5 best ways to keep your workforce engaged and motivated:”
“1. Acknowledge good work.”
”2. Design an incentive programme.”
“3. Clean up the office.”
“4. Make the most of mobile technology.”
“5.Encourage laughter in the workplace.”
Website: OfficeVibe
Article: Why Having A Fun Company Culture Is Good For Business
Link: http://www.officevibe.com/blog/fun-company-culture-good-business?utm_content=buffer818b4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Author: Jacob Shriar
Comment: After providing the video of a gamification example and discussing why employees need to be social, the author offer some tips on how to have more fun at work:
“1. Promote More Fun.”
“2. Set the Tone.”
“3. Set Up a Place for Jokes.”
“4. Have a Fun Committee.”
“5. Celebrate Small Wins.”
“6. Group Exercise.”
“7. Games in the Office.”
Website: Workplace Savings and Benefits (UK)
Article: Firms ignoring effects of global workforce shifts on engagement
Link: http://www.wsandb.co.uk/wsb/news/2359061/firms-ignoring-effects-of-global-workforce-shifts-on-engagement
Author: Hannah Uttley
Comment: This article discusses the 6 megatrends identified in Hay Group’s The New Rules of Engagement report and notes that 67% of companies have yet to make changes in the way they operate.
Website: Business Excellence
Article: Employee engagement, retention and communication
Link: http://www.bus-ex.com/article/employee-engagement-retention-and-communication
Author: Thomas R. Cutler
Comment: This quote- and statistic-heavy article considers “how employee engagement, retention, and communication are most profoundly impacting the manufacturing and industrial sectors today.”
Website: 1 to 1 Media
Article: Making The Case For Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.1to1media.com/view.aspx?docid=34983
Author: Bruce Temkin
Comment: The author make the case for employee engagement using statistical examples and then focuses on employee engagement leaders. The article concludes with a discussion of the “Five Employee Engagement Competencies: Inform, Inspire, Instruct, Involve, and Incent.”
Website: Today’s Facilities Manager
Article: Benefits Strategy And Benchmarking Survey Data Released
Link: http://todaysfacilitymanager.com/2014/08/benefits-strategy-and-benchmarking-survey-data-released/
Author: Heidi Schwartz
Comment: “Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.‘s second annual Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey reveals that employers continue to see rising benefit costs in 2014. The survey examines how organizations are responding to healthcare reform and rising costs, as well as their approach to private exchanges, wellness and retirement programs, and other benefit trends and opportunities.” Data Drives Decisions [Infographic] included.
Website: Terry Berry (Blog)
Article: The Art of Employee Engagement: 6 Simple Strategies That Reap Real Rewards
Link: http://blog.terryberry.com/the-art-of-employee-engagement-6-simple-strategies-that-reap-real-rewards/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Terryberry+(Terryberry+Employee+Recognition)
Author: Lisa Ryan
Comment: “Lisa Ryan shares six essential traits that every leader can develop to impact their group in a meaningful way.” “[S]ix ways you can take your T.H.A.N.K.S. to the bank: Trust, Help, Applaud, Navigate, Know, and Serve.”
What are your thoughts on these selections? What articles, blog posts, books, etc. can you recommend to other “Agents”? Let’s talk about them in the comments below!
P.S. First time here? Welcome to the Agent In Engagement site. Thanks for taking the time to stop by! I hope you’ll explore the rest of the site.Let me know what employee engagement topics interest you.
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