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

The Best and Worst Management Traits for Employee Engagement and Organizational Agility

Huffington Post: “During our research, we came across some interesting stories about Management. Here are some of our findings on the best and worst traits that participants told us about and how they can impact an organization’s level of agility.”

 


 

 

 

How employee engagement can be redefined with digital tech

The Financial Express: “Employee engagement initiative has to move away from being a human resources programme to a core business strategy. It is now feasible to overcome the challenges of geographical distances and large size of employees and enhance employee engagement through a variety of initiatives, thanks largely to digital technologies.”

 

 

 

What Causes Engagement To Go Down?

ERE Media: “Here are three instances where engagement is in danger of declining.”

 

 

 

4 Steps to Making Your Jobs Irresistible

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “[H]ere’s my take on how to convert your boring jobs into career moves and your career moves into great advertising copy.”

 

 

 

How Can You Use Microlearning To Increase Employee Engagement And Performance?

eLearning Industry: “To achieve high employee engagement and performance gain, your training must be precise, and easy to assimilate and apply on the job. In this article, I will outline how microlearning can be used for formal training and performance support to achieve higher employee engagement and performance.”

 

 

 

Why psychological safety matters and what to do about it

Re:Work with Google: “Speaking up at work can be difficult. People worry that their boss or colleagues won’t like what they have to say. As a result, people hold back on everything from good ideas to great questions. But by fostering psychological safety, all employees can feel safe to speak up.”

 

 

 

How to Gain Employee Buy-in, Commitment and Motivation

LinkedIn: “A leader becomes respected and is viewed as ethical and honest when the leader focuses on these 14 things.”

 

 

 

Going Beyond Employee Engagement to Business Results

People Strategy: “Gallup’s regular research into engagement points out a fairly dismal picture, and companies are trying to improve this measure to no avail. I’m going to offer two answers to this problem that not only illuminate the issue, but give you some options to consider as you try to combat the pervasive issue of disengaged employees.”

 

 

 

Infographic: The Game of Employee Engagement

Ceridian: “See how easy-to-implement, cost-effective technologies can help you win The Game of Employee Engagement.”

 

 

 

How Leaders Can Recharge Employee Engagement And Satisfaction

Forbes: “In my role as a leadership consultant, I often work with managers and senior executives who are seeking ways to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. The following are some strategies for improvement which can also bolster motivation, retention and productivity.”

 

 

 

 

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Let’s Engage!

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

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