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 to Actually Come Back from the Holidays Feeling Refreshed

Harvard Business Review: “The last week of the year offers a special opportunity to rest, reflect on the past year, and prepare for the year ahead. To understand how to recapture this opportunity and make our holidays both restful and productive, it’s important to first understand our tendencies. Among working professionals, we have found that there are three types of ‘holiday time misusers.’”

 

 

 

The War For Talent: It’s Real And Here’s Why It’s Happening

Inc: “[T]echnology is replacing bodies, which means that organizations are looking for something more. We also have to remember that the war for talent isn’t just about attracting potential employees but also keeping existing ones. Let’s break it down a bit more; the war for talent is being fueled by a few things.”

 

 

How AI and machine learning will impact HR practices

VCCircle: “The insights put forward by AI/ML generate suitable data to help HR practitioners retain and motivate existing employees and to also recruit new ones. Moreover, AI and ML-powered suggestions utilise historical records to recommend the best solutions to resolve expected problems, thus helping HR leaders develop HRM programmes based on smart data.”

 

 

How to get superior employee experience: AI, robotic process automation can help reach desired goal

Financial Express: “Just as businesses are recognising that customer experience is central to their success, delivering delightful employee experience has to become the core of HR function. As a partner to business, HR function has to play an important role in propelling the organisation to digital workplace. Use of appropriate digital technology required for its own function should be thought through carefully including the use of digital tools such as AI and robotic process automation to deliver superior employee experience.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: December 22, 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!”

 

 

The 1 Reason Most People Quit (and 5 Things You Can Do to Prevent It)

Inc.: “SAP SuccessFactors ran a study and came away with five ways for employers to prove they’re committed to their employees. Here they are.”

 

 

6 Trends That Will Define HR in 2018

Reflektive: “2018 will be a good year to be in HR. At least, that’s what we heard from the analysts, customers, partners, and experts we reached out to in order to get a sense from the HR community of what to expect in the next year.” “With all the changes in the workplace, though, HR can be an overwhelming role. How do you decide what to focus on? Let’s dig into each trend to see.”

 

 

Why 2018 could change your office life forever

Economic Times: “How does a bot solve the employee disengagement problem? Let’s take Amber.”

 

 

Tim O’Reilly: The Secret of Happiness, How to Be an Activist for Ideas and Why Job Replacement vs. Augmentation is a Choice

The Future Organization: Tim O’Reilly, the founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, “advises us to focus on the value that you are trying to create rather than the value you are trying to get. If you are trying to extract value, it’s not sustainable. We have to “Create more value than you capture.” You will have a successful business.”

 

 

4 TED Talks You Should Watch Right Now If You’re a Manager

WideAngle: “Here are 4 must-see TED talks that will change the way you lead, and the way you manage others. All of these videos are short, easy to digest, and engaging. In other words, you have very little excuses for not watching.”

 

 

 

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