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 updates.
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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE
Rullion speaks with Employee Engagement expert, Wayne Clarke, to understand the true impact of an engaged workforce
Rullion Solutions (UK): “Every manager and HR professional, across every industry, will likely have been faced with the challenge of reigniting the flame for an unmotivated worker. And maybe even an entire disengaged team or department. Whilst we are aware of the day-to-day difficulties of dealing with unhappy employees, do organisations understand the true impact of ensuring a highly engaged workforce is in place?”
Want a good manager? Invest in training
Jackson Clarion Ledger: “Focusing on the development of strong management traits will increase the rate of success and thus employee engagement.”
The (Other) Airbnb Experience
Human Resource Executive Online: “Fast-growing travel-rental company sets new standards for managing and engaging workers by focusing less on perks and schedules, and more on what they actually experience on the job.”
Engagement Weekly: Making Sure Employees Feel Valued
Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at the importance of making your employees feel valued, and how to make sure that they do. Other topics include crafting better engagement surveys and implementing better hiring practices.”
New Metrics For A New Reality
Forbes: “In order to build the human relationships necessary to scale truly sustainable businesses, executives must stop to ask different, deeper questions, not about what we are, but “how” we are.”
8 Signs of a Truly Exceptional Employee
Inc.: “Many are good. Some are superior. And a few–just a few–are exceptional. Here’s how to tell the difference.”
4 Shortcuts to Having a Productive New Hire in No Time
LinkedIn Talent Blog: “I went back to the drawing board to see how I could improve and speed up our hiring process. Here’s the game plan I came up with and what I’d recommend to any company struggling with a lengthy hiring and onboarding processes. Not only will it make your life easier, it will positively impact your candidate experience.”
To Drive Business Success Invest in Your Managers
Entrepreneur: “Despite the strong influence of managers on goal achievement, organizations have been inconsistent in making an investment in their development. In fact, the HBR survey found that only 12 percent of respondents felt their organization invests “sufficiently” in the training and development of first-level managers. The misalignment is clear — and so should be the concern for CEOs and HR leaders.”
Remove the Fear, and Other HR Advice from Josh Linkner
Globoforce: “[Sarah Payne] recently had the opportunity to chat with Josh [Linker] about what it really takes to create a thriving culture and how HR can take a leading role in defying tradition in the workplace.”
Let’s Talk Leadership: John O’Donnell, CEO Allstate Insurance — PART 4
CustomerThink: “In this interview, John O’Donnell, CEO of Allstate Insurance, discusses the importance of reward and recognition in organizations.”
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Other recent Agent in Engagement data/reports by Agent Gregory F Simpson:
- Veteran Operative Employee Engagement Insights: 07.18 – 2016.07.22
- 2016 Reference Guide to Employee Engagement “Safe Houses,” i.e., Websites
- Agent In Engagement Top 10 Employee Engagement Books – 2016
- The Sixth Way to Better Engagement in the Workplace
- The Fifth Way to Better Engagement in the Workplace
- The Fourth Way to Better Engagement in the Workplace
- The Third Way to Better Engagement in the Workplace
