I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is the latest intelligence briefing on employee engagement. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest intelligence.
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Website: Disney Institute
Article: Make Employee Engagement a Strategic Priority by Focusing on These 4 Things
Link: https://disneyinstitute.com/blog/2015/02/make-employee-engagement-a-strategic-priority-/329?CMP=SOC-DI-Blog-MakeEmployeeEngagementAPriority-02172015#.VOoFlJlcLXE.mailto
Author: Bruce Jones
Comment: “At Disney Institute, we believe that by intentionally overmanaging – or paying extraordinary attention to – certain critical human resources processes, an organization can create and sustain a workplace culture comprised of highly engaged employees. Based on our experience, here are the four interconnected processes that – when intentionally designed and nurtured – can help to create a “culture by design.””
Website: CorpTools (UK)
Article: Cyber dust and employee engagement: the future of corporate communication?
Link: http://www.corptools.co.uk/blog/2015/2/20/cyber-dust-and-employee-engagement-the-future-of-corporate-communication
Author: Isa Mutlib
Comment: “Cyber dust is a message app that destroys all messages sent after 15 seconds.” “One of the ways in which we can ensure this is to bridge better communication between manager and employees.” “Here are my top 5 reasons why Cyber Dust is the best for it.”
Website: Benefits Pro
Article: C-suite’s top 3 company goals
Link: http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/02/23/c-suites-top-3-company-goals
Author: Dan Cook
Comment: Virgin Pulse’s report, State of the Industry: Engagement & Wellness in 2015 identified three areas of focus: 1) employee engagement, 2) talent search, and 3) improving employee health and well-being.
Website: Post Zambia
Article: Employee engagement key to business success – DHL
Link: http://www.postzambia.com/news.php?id=6123
Author: Francis Lungu
Comment: “DHL Express has urged business entities in sub-Saharan Africa to engage employees for them to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.”
Website: HR-BLR (Business & Legal Resources)
Article: Why employers should leverage employee use of social media
Link: http://hr.blr.com/HR-news/HR-Administration/HR-Management/Why-employers-should-leverage-employee-social-medi
Author: Dave Hawley
Comment: “Employers have a choice whether they want to ignore these employee-driven conversations or be a more active participant and help guide it as part of an overall strategy. Done wisely, companies that can properly leverage employee’s social commentary can boost their marketing campaigns, pull in leads, and attract other quality employees.” “Here are four key issues that need to be overcome.”
Website: Business Review Australia
Article: Ten Ways Boosting Employee Engagement Will Improve Your Bottom Line
Link: http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/leadership/1556/Ten-Ways-Boosting-Employee-Engagement-Will-Improve-Your-Bottom-Line
Author: Karen Evans
Comment: “There are ten measurable ways that boosting employee engagement can lead to a more fulfilling and successful workplace. These management strategies cover the duration of an employee’s tenure, from the first day of onboarding to the day they exit the business.”
Website: SAP Business Innovation Blog
Article: 2 Ways You Need To Rethink Employee Engagement
Link: http://blogs.sap.com/innovation/human-resources/2-ways-to-rethink-employee-engagement-02226547
Author: Shelly Dutton
Comment: “According to SAP Center for Business Insight’s report How to Build Employee Loyalty for Life, there are two things you can do now to get started.”
Website: Fast Company (Create)
Article: SURE, YOU’VE GOT STARS, BUT HAVE YOU FOUND THE MOONBOW PEOPLE AT YOUR COMPANY?
Link: http://www.fastcocreate.com/3042706/sure-youve-got-stars-but-have-you-found-the-moonbow-people-at-your-company?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cocreate-weekly&position=5&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=02262015
Author: Bradley Kay
Comment: “SS+K’s Bradley Kay reminds us that it isn’t just big swinging rockstars who move a creative company forward. Be on the lookout for the quietly powerful “moonbow” types.”
Website: IT Pro Portal (ITPP)
Article: Whitepaper: Big data helps bust the top three myths of employee engagement and leadership
Link: http://www.itproportal.com/2015/02/26/whitepaper-big-data-helps-bust-top-three-myths-employee-engagement-leadership/
Author: ITPP in association with IBM
Comment: “Presented in this report are insights into the global state of employee engagement based on one of the biggest employee research databases ever assembled. These insights help provide a roadmap for driving productivity through engagement of people.”
Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 16 HR Apps to Boost Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.business2community.com/brandviews/salesforce/16-hr-apps-boost-employee-engagement-01167623
Author: Abby Perkins
Comment: “Engagement encompasses every aspect of the employee life cycle, from onboarding to performance management to alumni relations. To make these processes more productive, more efficient, and, yes, more engaging, HR professionals are turning to technology. To help in that effort, we’ve put together a list of top-rated Salesforce AppExchange apps that can help organizations recruit, manage, train, and collaborate with employees in a more engaging and effective way.”
Website: Forbes
Article: The ROI of Employee Engagement In Hospitals
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2015/02/26/the-roi-of-employee-engagement-in-hospitals/
Author: Kevin Kruse
Comment: “How does employee engagement drive results for healthcare systems? What is the hard return-on-investment (ROI) of engagement for hospitals?”
Website: Association for Talent Development
Article: Creating Culture and Sense of Belonging in Global Companies
Link: https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Global-HRD-Blog/2015/02/Creating-Culture-and-Sense-of-Belonging-in-Global-Companies
Author: Leonardo Marchi
Comment: “Since corporate culture is such a strong determining factor in how employees behave and how customers perceive the company, executives must learn to develop a positive corporate culture.”
Website: Huffington Post
Article: Why Companies Are Paying More Attention To Employee Well-Being In 2015 [Infographic]
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/27/employee-well-being_n_6763662.html
Author: Alena Hall
Comment: “From the advent of the treadmill desk to the installation of ball pits for break time, companies around the world are keying into one the major needs of their employees: well-being in the workplace.”
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I’m Agent in Engagement Simpson…Gregory F Simpson.
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P.S. First contact? Welcome to the Agent In Engagement community. Explore and join fellow employee engagement operatives in targeting a known thief – alias: Disengagement. Together we can bring this thief to justice and make the world a better place for all companies and their employees.
Other recent Agent in Engagement data/reports by Agent Gregory F Simpson:
- Employee Engagement Quotes from Week of February 16 – 20, 2015
- The Wheel of Employee Engagement: Growth & Development
- Employee Engagement Briefing for Week of February 16 – 20, 2015
- The Wheel of Employee Engagement: Recognition & Rewards
- The Wheel of Employee Engagement: Manager – Employee Relationship
- The Wheel of Employee Engagement: An Introduction
