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
How Heineken and Dr. Seuss Brewed an Incredibly Fun and Engaging Employer Brand Campaign
LinkedIn Talent Blog: “Recently, [Heineken] launched a new (and very fun) recruiting campaign called Go Places. This Dr. Seuss-ish video invites talent to respond to 12 questions, which must be answered in three to five seconds.”
It’s Time To Start Conducting More Scientific Job Interviews
Fast Company: “If hiring managers really want to be fairer and less biased, says one psychologist, they’ll need to cut the chitchat.”
Use Recognition To Bolster Your Performance Management Program
Halogen Software: “The new approach to performance management emphasizes frequent feedback rather than annual appraisals. Doesn’t that strike you as similar to how recognition systems work? In fact, new style performance management and traditional recognition programs have a lot in common. We can make performance management better by aligning it with our recognition programs.”
How Digital Nomads Went From Niche to Normal
Back Channel: “As companies tighten their purse strings, they’re spreading out their hires—this year, and for years to come.”
Here Are 13 Workplace Distractions Robbing You of Productivity (And How to Fix Them)
SnackNation: “Workplace distractions are robbing you of your productivity (maybe even your sanity). Here are the 13 most common distractions at work and how to fix them.”
An Employee Engagement Model for Santa’s Workshop
Maritz Motivation Solutions: “This fall, Maritz Motivation Solution, The Maritz Institute and the Employee Engagement Awards collaborated on defining a new global model for employee engagement. We sourced input from around the world to define seven dimensions of engagement.”
How Experts Handle Good, Bad, and Ugly Employee Feedback [Video 59:28]
TinyPulse: “It takes a lot of guts, persistence, and bravery to solicit employee feedback. Why? Sometimes you get great, positive feedback, and then sometimes you get those TINYpunches — when someone drops a negative bomb. At TINYcon, we were joined by four leaders from both large and small organizations who discussed how they handle employee feedback at their organization.”
Employee engagement is crucial to a modern CEO
Beta News: “In a disruptive economy, there are three key areas where employee engagement is crucial to the modern CEO.”
How to Make Staff Appreciation a More Natural Interaction
Bonusly: “Staff appreciation can have a major impact on engagement and retention. This week, we shared easy ways you can weave it into the fiber of your company culture.”
Show #188: Engagement Starts With You – How To Be An Engaging Leader or Manager [Podcast 31:40]
Engage for Success: “Join us as Chris shares how, in order to achieve greater employee engagement and personal success, we must all take responsibility for becoming more engaging as leaders and managers. We must all become more to achieve more!”
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Other recent Agent in Engagement data/reports by Agent Gregory F Simpson:
- Veteran Operative Employee Engagement Insights: 2016.12.19- 2016.12.23
- Do You Treat Your Employees Like Dogs?
- Agent In Engagement Gives Thanks – Happy Thanksgiving 2016
- Did You Fall Down the Pyramid?
- Advice on How to Win in the Politics vs. Employee Engagement Campaign
- What Scary Creatures Haunt Your Workplace?
- The 22 Employee Engagement Personas You Need to Adopt
