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 updates.

 

 

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

 

 

SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

10 Leadership Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Manager

Tiny Pulse: “According to the Wall Street Journal, nearly half of employees who leave jobs do so to get away from their bosses. Since you don’t want to lose your best employees, it’s critical that you do everything you can to ensure you fill managerial positions with the right people in the first place.”

 


 

 

 

The Unsettling Cost of Unhappy Employees [Infographic]

Tiny Pulse: “Happiness, satisfaction, engagement — whatever you want to call it has a direct impact on a company’s productivity and revenue. Here’s a rundown from an infographic put together by Good.co.”

 

 

 

Steelcase Global Report: Engagement and the Global Workplace [Registration Required]

Steelcase: “The Steelcase Global Report is the first to explore the relationship between employee engagement and the work environment. It identifies one of the most serious issues facing leading organizations today: Only 13% of workers are highly engaged.”

 

 

 

Engage Your Employees – In Making Money

Forbes: “Here’s a revolutionary idea: instead of spending money on employee engagement, help your employees learn how to make money, both for the business and for themselves. Then stand back and see whether they’re engaged.”

 

 

 

Five Opportunities to Impact Employee Engagement

Recruiting Trends: “Before they can build a world-class organization of highly engaged employees, HR and talent-acquisition leaders must first understand how critical touch points can permanently affect how employees view the company.”

 

 

Engagement Weekly: How to Develop Your Workforce Into Engaged Leaders

Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look into employee engagement strategies for managers, how recognition directly impacts engagement and building a workplace of future leaders.”

 

 

 

12 Ways to Engage Every Employee

Business 2 Community: “So how can your business rethink how you engage with each employee? Here are 12 places to start.”

 

 

 

A New World of Tools for Measuring Employee Engagement

SHRM: “Our most recent research identified more than 80 different vendors, ranging from always-on pulse surveys to feedback-based performance management systems to social recognition platforms. What does this mean to you, the HR professional?

 

 

 

 

How To Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to Develop Employee Engagement Programs

WeSpire: “Employee Engagement programs, unfortunately, are not effective when developed with a “one size fits all” mindset. Instead, employers need to create programs with diverse offerings that appeal to all of their employees.”

 

 

 

The 3 Reasons Why Your Employees Are Disengaged

 LinkedIn Talent Blog: “Here are three reasons for employee disengagement and guidance you can offer to help them turn the beat around.”

 

 

 

 

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Let’s Engage!

I’m Agent in Engagement Simpson…Gregory F Simpson.

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