DECLASSIFIED - Wikimedia CommonsI’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

The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business Review: “We could improve productivity if we stopped systematically underinvesting in human capital. The most direct and obvious investment is increased wages. Beyond wages, other forms of investment in human capital include education and training, improved healthcare, and other, less obvious investments, such as the time and space to explore new ideas and professional development opportunities.”

 

 

 

6 Takeaways from Culture Week SF

Huffington Post: “This month the team attended a couple of great events for Culture Week SF (August 14th-18th). For those not familiar, Culture Week is a collection of events, both physical and virtual, focused on workplace culture. For those that work in HR, or any one of the growing domains that are focused on the culture of an organization, that did not get to attend – here are some of our key takeaways.”

 

 

7 Workplace Collaboration Statistics and Advice That Will Have You Knocking Down Cubicles + How to Make it Happen in YOUR workplace

Clear Company: “Teamwork in the workplace can stimulate creativity, engagement and innovation, yet it remains one of those commonly underutilized tools. Many of us are guilty of staying in our little nooks of expertise, comfy in our silos and never seeking out true collaboration. It’s easy to put your blinders on and get the job done, but that’s not what drives success, or growth, both individually and organizationally.”

 

 

What biomimicry can teach us about employee engagement

GreenBiz: “As we use biomimicry to tap into the power of nature, we release the power of human nature. That is the hidden power of biomimicry.Employees are not engaged at work because conditions at work are not conducive to being engaged, not conducive to life and living, or to humans and human nature.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: September 8, 2017

Maritz Motivation Solutions: “The utter explosion of digital content presents countless opportunities for learning. Start here to narrow down your search each week in the often overwhelming landscape of employee engagement thought leadership!”

 

 

Engagement Weekly: The Cost of Engagement

Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at the value of engagement, the cost of ignoring it and different ways to improve it over time.”

 

 

The Employee Experience Should Come Before Everything

Business 2 Community: “In this post, we’ll discuss why the employee experience is increasingly important, and share some fresh ideas for business leaders who want to improve theirs without breaking the bank.”

 

 

5 Things New Hires Want During Onboarding

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “To help you understand what you need to do to succeed, LinkedIn surveyed 14,000 global professionals about the types of onboarding techniques they preferred most in our newest study, Inside the Mind of Today’s Candidate.”

 

 

For Effective Employee Onboarding & Better Job Retention, Don’t Just Focus On Your Company

15Five: “Onboarding plays an important role in maximizing an employee’s lifetime value, yet only 20% of companies invest in a formal onboarding program.”

 

 

How to Boost Employee Morale and Experience Its Many Benefits

Bonusly: “Boosting employee morale isn’t a one-time effort that generates long-lasting desired effects. Though there are some set-it-and-forget techniques to support employees, fostering high morale requires that you routinely take the pulse of your employees while tweaking the procedures that work. Here are four action items you can begin immediately to build high employee morale.”

 

 

 

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