2014-04-11-declassified top secret - pixgoodI’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.

 

 

“These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”

 

 

SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Website: Talent Culture
Article: Improving Employee Engagement Efforts
Link: http://www.talentculture.com/workplace-culture-and-innovation/improving-employee-engagement-efforts/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Author: Shea Heaver

Comment: “Most organizations realize the need for (and huge bottom-line benefits of) an engaged workforce, but the majority still struggle with it.”

 

 

 

Website: Tiny Pulse
Article: How Pressure to Work Overtime Affects Workers
Link: http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/how-pressure-to-work-overtime-affects-workers
Author:  Neal McNamara

Comment: This article, based in a study of 400 workers, looks at what helps and what hurts workers who feel pressured to work overtime.

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: 10 Warning Signs Of A Micromanager, Part 1
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2015/09/07/part-1-10-warning-signs-of-a-micromanager/
Author: Lisa Quast

Comment: “When you’re the employee and it’s your boss who is a micromanager, the signs are usually pretty blatant (as is your frustration with your boss). But when you’re the person outside of a situation trying to diagnose the problem, it can be more difficult. Here are 10 warning signs I use to help me determine if someone is a micromanager.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: Labor Day Memo: Work Friendships Fuel Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/causeintegration/2015/09/06/labor-day-memo-work-friendships-fuel-employee-engagement/
Author: Ryan Scott

Comment: “The workplace used to be a place where friendships bloomed, but in today’s job climate work has become a more transactional zone where socializing just gets in the way of efficiency.”

 

 

 

Website: Fast Company
Article: The Instant-Gratification Guide To Being Happier At Work
Link: http://www.fastcompany.com/3050228/know-it-all/the-instant-gratification-guide-to-being-happier-at-work?utm_source
Author: Gwen Moran

Comment: “Sick of your job? Here are seven ways to make it better today.”

 

 

 

Website: Tiny Pulse
Article: Sitting at Work Is Killing You
Link: http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/sk-sitting-at-work-is-bad-for-health?utm_campaign=Blog+Announcement&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21863968&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_XGL1RfatCNsZSprRYMflLZ39ZDmPLrw0t3ZBJQaOmaaY8IPR8v6O1uNy6PJs6qr2AvY2OvQERs5o3nVxauV29GF5xXg&_hsmi=21863968
Author: Sabrina Son

Comment: “Multiple medical studies have confirmed that spending too much time sitting is wrecking our health. Office workers are losing the battle to live longer, and our sedentary lifestyle has become our own personal terminator.”

 

 

 

Website: Consultancy UK
Article: McKinsey & Gallup start Organisational Science Initiative
Link: http://www.consultancy.uk/news/2566/mckinsey-gallup-start-organisational-science-initiative
Author: Consultancy.nl

Comment: “Businesses are increasingly coming to question all elements of their existence as new techniques arise through which businesses can be quantified. The human side – the organisation – which includes leadership, change, culture and employee engagement, is also increasingly coming under the purview of analysis. In line with this development, McKinsey & Company and Gallup have launched the Organisational Science Initiative, which aims at creating new approaches for using data to improve the performance of organisations.”

 

 

 

Website: TechVibes
Article: Achievers Revitalizing Employee Engagement, to be Recognized in Spotlight Awards
Link: http://www.techvibes.com/blog/achievers-spotlight-awards-2015-09-09
Author: Jessica Vomiero

Comment: “It’s well known that employee engagement is a driving factor in company success. Enthusiastic, invested employees produce efficient, high-quality results. Different organizations pursue this mentality among their employees in several ways, and Achievers is one example of a platform attempting to simplify the engagement process.”

 

 

 

Website: Gallup
Article: Americans Agree: U.S. Must Develop Its Workplace Talent
Link: http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/185351/americans-agree-develop-workplace-talent.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication
Authors: Brandon Busteed and Jessica Stutzman

Comment: “Though politically polarized, Americans find consensus on the need for the U.S. to invest in the talent of its workforce.”

 

 

 

Website: Gallup
Article: Workplace Awards Can Help Companies Land Top Talent
Link: http://www.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/184907/workplace-awards-help-companies-land-top-talent.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=heading&utm_campaign=syndication
Authors: Brandon Rigoni and Jessica White

Comment: “Some organizations try to differentiate themselves by pursuing a “best place to work” or “employer of choice” designation. But are these awards meaningful to job seekers?”

 

 

 

Website: Recognize This! Blog
Article: Do You Miss Us Yet?
Link: http://www.recognizethisblog.com/2015/09/do-you-miss-us-yet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+globoforce%2Frecognize-this+%28Recognize+This%21++With+Derek+Irvine%29
Author: Derek Irvine

Comment: “Alumni employees are increasingly appearing in candidate pools.  Reminding them of the recognition they received for their contributions to meaningful work is powerful to recruit them back into the fold.”

 

 

 

Website: Inc.
Article: Surprising Reason Big Companies Are Losing Top Employees
Link: http://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/surprising-reason-big-companies-are-losing-top-employees.html
Author: J.T. O’Donnell

Comment: “How “golden handcuff” reputations are hurting some larger employers in the war for talent.”

 

 

 

Website: Tiny Pulse
Article: How to Up Your Onboarding Game With Technology
Link: http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/how-to-up-your-employee-onboarding-game-with-technology?utm_campaign=Blog+Announcement&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21964119&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9VqKaSaSR9_eEJ-A57QyXlUZ8is0LJIgaRmNu6kd_eC5r_wmuSUdTovyjBeJ14OSsP0KEWeMR2trZvGYXUDaSUWy_rTA&_hsmi=21964119
Author: Matt Straz

Comment: “Making a great first impression at your company starts with having a great onboarding process for new employees. However, onboarding isn’t what it used to be; a stack of paperwork and a week-long training session won’t cut it anymore. Fortunately, throwing technology into the mix can make the process more enjoyable for employers and new hires alike in the following ways.”

 

 

 

Website: Association for Talent Development  (ATD)
Article: 19 Traits of Bad Bosses
Link: https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Management-Blog/2015/09/19-Traits-of-a-Bad-Boss
Author: Kevin Sheridan 

Comment: “What attributes do horrible bosses most often exhibit? The list below will not only help you realize if you are working for a bad boss, but also allow you to reflect on whether you possess any of these traits yourself.”

 

 

 

Website: HR Magazine UK
Article: Employee engagement confusion still reigns
Link: http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1153649/employee-engagement-confusion-still-reigns
Author: Jenny Roper

Comment: “There is still much confusion around what employee engagement is and how best to achieve it, according to a recent debate held to kickstart Purple Cubed consultancy’s ‘Engaged, Enabled, Empowered’ campaign.

 

 

 

Website: Business
Article: 5 Innovative Ways to Improve Employee Engagement for Millennials
Link: http://www.business.com/management/5-innovative-ways-to-improve-employee-engagement-for-millennials/
Author:  Amy Blackburn

Comment: “Things are a lot different today than they were 20, 15, or even just five years ago, which is why it’s essential for millennials to help your business keep up with the times. How, then, can you as a business executive engage members of Generation Y within your business to ensure a successful future for your company.”

 

 

 

 

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