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

AI, Robotics, and Cognitive Computing Are Changing Business Faster Than You Thought

Josh Bersin: “In the just-released report, Deloitte Human Capital Trends 2017, titled “Rewriting the rules for the digital age,” we describe the top ten disruptive trends impacting business, with a set of “new rules” for each.”

 

 

 

 

How To Give Negative Feedback In A Positive Company Culture

Office Vibe: “It’s hard for managers to give negative feedback, because human to human, despite our titles and roles, it’s not easy to point out someone’s shortcomings so openly. It’s awkward, but luckily there are ways to get more comfortable with the process. You just have to keep in mind not only what you are saying, but how you choose to say it.”

 

 

 

Your Organization Needs A Replacement Plan (Even If They Don’t Have A Succession Plan)

Halogen Software: “A certain amount of turnover is healthy for any organization. Certain types of turnover are good, such as the dismissal of a toxic employee. But organizations don’t always get to control the timing and circumstances, so having a backup plan (a.k.a. replacement plan) makes sense.”

 

 

 

10 ways good managers show they care

CultureAmp: “Studies by Google and research by Culture Amp confirm that caring, coaching, clear communication and supporting development are important to employees. They provide the foundation for a positive relationship between managers and employees that leads to employees feeling truly valued. Showing employees you value them can take many forms. Here are ten ideas from Culture Amp organizational psychologists and customers.”

 

 

 

How DocuSign Used Data to Motivate, Engage and Show Its Recruiting Team Some Love

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “DocuSign decided to show love to recruiters and motivate them in an unexpected way — through using data. Even though love and data don’t always seem to go together, this approach worked incredibly well for the team, raising recruiter engagement by up to 24% and improving recruiter performance by 55%.”

 

 

 

Engagement Weekly: What Signs to Look Out For

Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at some examples of companies with good engagement, as well as how wellness and engagement work together.”

 

 

 

The Role of Onboarding in Employee Lifetime Value: Part 1

Greenhouse: “At Greenhouse, our People department consists of Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Employee Experience, and Talent Management. In this post, Director of Talent Acquisition & Management, Cheryl Roubian, shares the role of onboarding in employee lifetime value.”

 

 

 

What Star Employees Want

Gallup: “This is the second article in a two-part series. What do workers want most out of their job and their company? Gallup asked employees how important certain attributes are when considering whether to take a job with a different organization. This article focuses on two factors: 1) a significant increase in income and 2) the opportunity to work for a company with a great brand or reputation.”

 

 

 

Leadership’s role in the Employee Engagement Equation

Oracle: “So what can today’s leaders do to directly impact and improve engagement? Here are six key actions you need to take, based on the results of our global survey.”

 

 

 

Why the Millions We Spend on Employee Engagement Buy Us So Little

Harvard Business Review: “Organizations are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on employee engagement programs, yet their scores on engagement surveys remain abysmally low. How is that possible? Because most initiatives amount to an adrenaline shot. When organizations make real gains, it’s because they’re thinking longer-term.”

 

 

 

 

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