Declassified folder - Wikimedia CommonsI’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.

 

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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Being a Great Leader Requires Emotional Intelligence

Tiny Pulse: “Those who possess a high level of emotional intelligence better understand what makes people tick. In a workplace setting — where a routine day can become chaotic in a couple of minutes — this is particularly important.”

 


 

 

 

On Purpose and Thriving: Andy Swann Q+A (Part 2)

Globoforce: “In what ways can we incorporate more human workplace practices into our day-to-day operations? How does social recognition improve connections and relationships at work? These are a few of the topics we discuss in part 2 of our Q&A.”

 

 

 

Find the flow: Open a floodgate of employee engagement and productivity

Philadephia Business Journal: “To help create an environment in your business that helps employees achieve a state of flow, try these three steps.”

 

 

 

Engagement Weekly: Employee Engagement and Customer Experience

Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at how managers can develop the qualities necessary to manage and engage the very best employees through technology, training, and mentorship programs.”

 

 

 

Employee Engagement at Midyear

ATD: “If you are a manager, July also means completing midpoint performance checks for your team.” “These conversations require your full attention and must be handled thoughtfully because, if not, they can turn into a critical incident or turning point in an employee’s level of engagement.”

 

 

 

CCRRC Releases Final Report on C-store Industry

Convenience Store News: “The NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council (CCRRC) just released its final report in a three-phase project exploring the status of employee engagement in the convenience store industry.”

 

 

 

Creating a Global Employee Engagement Model (Video 2:51)

Maritz Motivation Solutions: “Maritz Motivation Solutions and The Maritz Institute are proud to be partnering with the Employee Engagement Alliance to create a global employee engagement model. And while this is far from the first model, it’s unique because it’s designed using research and feedback from HR practitioners around the world.”

 

 

 

5 Key Trust-Building Steps That Will Boost Employee Engagement

Tiny Pulse: “How can employers build trust and improve engagement? Here are five steps that will increase trust and improve engagement.”

 

 

 

Gratitude–You’re Doing It Wrong

Globoforce: “So if gratitude is critical to the well-being of our people and organizational culture, we should all just start daily gratitude journals and say “thank you” more, right?”

 

 

 

Make a Game of It: Strategies to Improve Employee Engagement

Auto Rental News: “Today, the name of the game is retaining employees and increasing their level of engagement. Engagement is paramount to create a better ambassador for your brand and increase the loyalty of your most important customer — your employee.” “Here are the steps to creating and implementing a gamification plan.”

 

 

 

 

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Let’s Engage!

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