Declassified folder - 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

Understanding the Future of Work with Alec Bashinsky

Everwise: “Understanding the future of work is something Alec Bashinsky has dedicated much of his 30+ year career to. Read on to learn Bashinsky’s perspective on shaping a work environment we can thrive in, from creating high-performance leaders to effectively guiding organizational change and integrating technology into HR practices.”

 

 

 

How to Tell Your Boss That You’re Not Engaged at Work

Harvard Business Review: “Indeed, it is very unusual for employees to feel that they can honestly and openly criticize their bosses without paying the consequences. Even telling your boss that you are not engaged makes for an uncomfortable conversation, yet the alternative — not saying anything — is arguably worse for everyone. To address this issue, here are four ways you may want to communicate your dissatisfaction with work, in the hope that your manager may be able (and willing) to help.”

 

 

5 Powerful Steps To Improve Employee Engagement

Forbes: “Most studies point to the fact that employee engagement has a direct impact on productivity and profitability. That seems self-evident, yet many managers still struggle to define, measure and improve engagement in their teams.”

 

 

The 3 Industry Trends That Talent Leaders Are Talking About

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “These topics—diversity, storytelling, and AI—only represent a few of the trends and topics covered at Talent Connect 2017. If you couldn’t make it or want to relive the magic, check out the videos at Talent Connect All Access.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: October 20, 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!”

 

 

Top 5 Themes at HR Tech 2017

Globoforce: “Learn more about the 5 major themes from HR Tech: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Experience, Wellness, and Meaningful Work.

 

 

5 Ways Managers Can Transform Themselves into Leaders

Achievers: “Make no mistake, both managerial and leadership roles are essential in business. However, leaders are the ones who tend to be remembered and cement their legacies in the history (and self-help) books. Here is what you can do to be one of the crème de la crème.”

 

 

Lessons I Learned from the Father of Modern Management, Peter Drucker

Marshall Goldsmith: “Peter taught me three things about how to impact decision makers and thus make a huge impact at work.”

 

 

Digital Talent Profiles and the Blockchain

Steve Boese: What is blockchain and what are “some applications of this technology in HR and talent technologies.”

 

 

How Strong Is Your Leadership Toolkit?

Bonusly: “Being a great leader requires strong analytical skills with a good balance of learned abilities and social aptitude. With that in mind, it’s important to study and embody the elements of great leadership. Doing so will help to provide greater efficiency, higher morale, stronger engagement and lower turnover across your team, giving your organization a major competitive advantage, and making work better for everyone along the way.”

 

 

 

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