Employee Engagement Best of the WeekBelow is a global briefing on some interesting employee engagement articles, blog posts, books, etc. that I came across last week.

 

 

 

Website: Life Science Leader
Article: The Best Metrics To Measure Performance
Link: http://www.lifescienceleader.com/doc/the-best-metrics-to-measure-performance-0001
Author: Joel Trammell

Comment: “Leaders must encourage constant improvement and consistently drive performance. The best way to do this is to ensure that all goals are tied to metrics that help predict business success. Selecting the correct measurement is critical.”

 

 

 

Website: Financial Express (India)
Article: The changing face of corporate training
Link: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/jobs/the-changing-face-of-corporate-training/37787/
Author: Pallavi Jha

Comment: “With a projected increase to over $1.5 billion in company spends on employee engagement, the year 2015 has most definitely started with a bang when it comes to corporate training.” “Retention, managing attrition and engaging a demanding and versatile workforce are going to be some of the key challenges.”

 

 

 

Website: Recognize This! blog
Article: Values Are Universal; Behaviors Are Local
Link: http://www.recognizethisblog.com/2015/02/values-universal-behaviors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+globoforce%2Frecognize-this+%28Recognize+This%21++With+Derek+Irvine%29
Author: Derek Irvine

Comment: “Corporate values define how an organization will succeed in the marketplace, but the desirable behaviors underlying those values may change depending on local cultural or job-related needs.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: 6 Things Wise Leaders Do To Engage Their Employees
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2015/02/02/6-things-wise-leaders-do-to-engage-their-employees/
Author: Glenn Llopis

Comment: “To assure you don’t create a reputation as a leader that doesn’t engage employees, here are six things to consider to more effectively engage your employees. These are fundamental tips that employees desire from their leaders, and if implemented properly, will stimulate employee engagement that’s been missing.”

 

 

 

Website: Rental Management Magazine
Article: Mind reading for managers: How to fully engage staff in five easy conversations
Link: http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Art/tabid/232/ArticleId/22562/Mind-reading-for-managers.aspx
Author: Kim Seeling Smith

Comment: “Getting into the minds of your employees to glean the information needed to increase not only engagement, but productivity in your workforce can be as simple as conducting the following five conversations.”

 

 

 

Website: Fast Company
Article: What Really Matters To Potential Employees
Link: http://www.fastcompany.com/3041874/4-ways-to-make-employees-happy-that-dont-involve-money-or-stereotypes
Author: Steven Parker

Comment: “The way we work has changed. We’ve changed. And how we define compensation has evolved beyond just a paycheck and a 401k. So how else should companies attract—and retain—top talent?”

 

 

 

Website: Business News Daily
Article: Is Employee Commitment on the Rise?
Link: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7737-employees-engagement.html
Author: Chad Brooks

Comment: “There is a good chance most of your employees are not fully devoted to either you or their job, new research shows.”

 

 

 

Website: Value Walk
Article: Ideal Employee Retention Strategy Still Elusive In Companies
Link: http://www.valuewalk.com/2015/02/employee-retention-strategy/
Author: Marie Cabural

Comment: “Retaining the right people can make or break a deal,” said David McNeice, head of M&A at Towers Watson in Australia.”

 

 

 

Website: Business Wire
Article: New Survey: Costs and Employee Productivity Top Priorities for Benefits Programs
Link: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150204005137/en/Survey-Costs-Employee-Productivity-Top-Priorities-Benefits#.VNjZhfnF-Hc
Author: Wells Fargo Insurance

Comment: “According to the [Employee Benefits Trends Survey ], C-suite executives and benefit managers cite managing costs and maintaining employee productivity as the most important goals in both the short (12-18 months) and long term (five years). Additionally, C-suite executives (88 percent) and benefit managers (85 percent) agree that benefit programs have the most impact on improving employee loyalty as well as increasing employee engagement and lowering company medical costs.”

 

 

 

Website: Chartered Management Institute
Article: Would a more coherent office culture boost employee engagement?
Link: http://www.managers.org.uk/insights/news/2015/february/would-a-more-coherent-office-culture-boost-employee-engagement
Author: Jermaine Haughton

Comment: “Revitalising traditional work environments is key to driving the UK’s productivity, HR Directors Summit is told – but is it bad management rather than flexible working that spawns disengagement?”

 

 

 

Website: Edelman
Article: Measuring Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.edelman.com/post/measuring-employee-engagement/
Author: Nigel Miller

Comment: “With investments in employee engagement so often getting a poor return, Edelman ENGAGE recently conducted a study to find out why. The initial results beg the question: are we really trying to make a difference or simply ticking some boxes?”

 

 

 

Website: PR Newswire
Article: Research by the Organizational Intelligence Institute (OII) Reveals the Real Drivers of Leader Engagement
Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/research-by-the-organizational-intelligence-institute-oii-reveals-the-real-drivers-of-leader-engagement-300031810.html
Author: The Organizational Intelligence Institute (OII) 

Comment: “The Organizational Intelligence Institute (OII) – a Skyline Group company conducted research to uncover the underlying drivers of leader engagement disengagement by select workforce segments.” “This new research elucidates the specific variables that affect leader engagement and the consequences associated with leader disengagement.”

 

 

 

Website: Fast Company
Article: Why Engagement Happens In Employees’s Hearts, Not Their Minds
Link: http://www.fastcompany.com/3041948/why-engagement-happens-in-employeess-hearts-not-their-minds
Author: Mark C. Crowley

Comment: “[W]hat workers across the globe need in order to thrive and exceptionally perform in their jobs is love.”

 

 

 

Website: SkilledUp
Article: Check Here If You’re Engaged – A Manager’s Guide To Employee Engagement Surveys
Link: http://www.skilledup.com/insights/check-here-if-youre-engaged-a-managers-guide-to-employee-engagement-surveys/
Author: Maria Wood

Comment: “Several macro factors drive employee engagement. Within those broader categories, however, individuals exhibit unique motivations. An employee engagement survey should uncover both.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: How Quickly Can You Get Employees Tweeting About Your Company?
Link: http://www.business2community.com/twitter/quickly-can-get-employees-tweeting-company-01143133
Author: Leslie Brokaw

Comment: How Mitel, an Ontario business communications company, grew from 30 people actively involved in social media to 1,600 people in six months.

 

 

 

What are your thoughts on these selections? Which was your favorite?  What articles, blog posts, books, etc. can you recommend to other “Agents”?  Let’s talk about them in the comments below!

 

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