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

Are you a good boss? Answer these 5 questions

The Seattle Times: “Most people don’t quit companies, they quit bad managers. Take this quick quiz to find out how good you are as a people manager.”

 

 

 

 

Employee engagement: What can we learn from our great epics

Your Story: “Let me attempt to draw some parallels between Indian mythology and the idea of employee engagement – after all mythology is all about ideas. They are not stories in absolute form and hence you find so many interpretations of the two great Indian epics – Ramayana and Mahabharata.”

 

 

 

Why engagement isn’t solely internal comms’ responsibility

Ragan: “From top executives to front-line managers, motivating employees requires universal buy-in. Remember these three essentials: inspiration, participation, education.”

 

 

 

16 Things High-Performing Organizations Do Differently

Skip Prichard: “I recently had the opportunity to talk with [Don Yaeger] about his research into what makes a team great.”

 

 

 

Man’s Search for Meaning is the Key to Employee Engagement

LinkedIn Pulse: “I started out by saying that employee engagement has lost its meaning. My humble answer to the disengagement epidemic is to bring the meaning back.”

 

 

 

Why You Should Be Using Video to Strengthen Employee Engagement and Loyalty

VidYard: “If you aren’t using video in your internal communications strategy, here are 5 reasons why you need to start right now.”

 

 

 

The Baker’s Dozen: 13 Ways to Engage Employees and Have More Fun

Hppy: “So why not see what you can do to create a more enjoyable work experience? The chances are good that when your employees see the effort you are making for them, they will respond with greater passion and productivity for you.”

 

 

 

Engagement Weekly: Engagement Strategies

Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at various engagement philosophies and engagement strategy ideas.”

 

 

 

3 HR Lessons from Adam Grant

Globoforce: “Because Adam is one of the most respected researchers and writers on what makes workplaces effective. He’s always been ahead of the curve when it comes to uncovering management principles designed to impact the future of the workplace. Want proof? Here are 3 HR lessons from Adam Grant.”

 

 

 

Korn Ferry Hay Group Research Proves Employee Engagement Drops During Organizational Change

Business Wire: “Employees Believe Companies are Less Able to Retain Talent and Address Poor Performance. Experts Offer Advice on How to Instill Confidence and Sustain Productivity.”

 

 

 

 

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