declassified - 1415 - top secret crossed outI’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

To Find Meaning in Your Work, Change How You Think About It

Harvard Business Review: “Purpose isn’t magic — it’s something we must consciously pursue and create. With the right approach, almost any job can be meaningful.”

 

 

 

Four employee engagement tips for business leaders in 2018

Consultancy.UK: “If 2017 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected, but with these four points in mind, business leaders can provide the right levels of stability and optimism that will keep the workforce strong, confident and successful.”

 

 

How some companies reap rewards of people analytics tools

SearchHRSoftware: “Using people analytics to gain insight is incredibly tricky, and it’s not necessarily for the reasons you might think. Here’s a look at how some companies are approaching the issue.”

 

 

Why Employee Engagement Matters Infographic

eLearningInfographics: “Engaged employees are more likely to work productively and remain loyal to an organization. Find out how employee engagement is the key to developing a happy and healthy organization.”

 

 

11 leadership books to read in 2018

The Washington Post: “From high-profile names — former FBI director James B. Comey is releasing a book on leadership in May — to lesser-known authors whose books sound like worthwhile reads, the list below is a roundup of 11 titles coming in the first half of the year.”

 

 

Here’s what HR leaders think will be the top trends of 2018

Money Control: “New skills, apart from artificial intelligence and machine learning, will be in demand in 2018.”

 

 

Promoting a Positive Workplace Culture

Allen Communication: “What you’ll read: 1) The cost of a poor workplace culture on the bottom line; 2) How to improve compliance and performance; and 3) Where to start building a positive workplace culture.”

 

 

Top 17 Blog Posts of 2017 | Globoforce Blog

Globoforce: “But before we ring in the New Year and welcome a fresh start, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the top 17 most popular posts on the Globoforce blog in 2017.”

 

 

Understanding the Power Behind Employee Happiness

Achievers: “As you take steps to foster employee happiness, it’s necessary to be able to measure success. You may be able to sense the overall mood of your workers, but you need something more than your own intuition — something tangible.”

 

 

Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Confidence

New York Times: “Self-compassion, on the other hand, encourages you to acknowledge your flaws and limitations, allowing you to look at yourself from a more objective and realistic point of view. Both have merits, but many experts believe that self-compassion includes the advantages of self-confidence without the drawbacks.

 

 

 

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