Declassified folder - Wikimedia CommonsI’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement.  Below is the latest briefing on employee engagement intelligence. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest updates.

 

 

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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

 

Why Employee Recognition is Crucial to Inclusion

Bonusly: “Here are a few characteristics of modern recognition programs that can help create a sense of belonging, celebrate diverse contributions and perspectives, and develop culture around shared values.”

 

 

 

 

The One Value That Has Helped Lyft, JetBlue, and More Build Outstanding Company Cultures

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “Erica [Keswin, author of the book Bring Your Human to Work] shared three steps you can take to build a culture that encourages authenticity to help your employees thrive—and attract great talent. Here are her tips—and some examples of companies that have mastered these techniques.”

 

 

Podcast Mashup: A Look Back At The Advice Given By Past Guests

The Future Organization: “Join me for this week’s podcast, where we are doing something a little different. Since we are starting this week with a holiday, I thought it would be fun to take a break from the normal podcast format and do something special. This week I am taking a look back at some of the advice we received from past guests over the last few years.”

 

 

Module 2: Role of leadership and the psychology of employee value proposition

PeopleMatters: “A strong employee value proposition can propel an organization forward. Using the latest decision-science thought leadership, this webinar will focus on uncovering the psychology of the value proposition as well as point to how leaders at all levels have the power to impact culture, influence higher levels of employee engagement, and ultimately shape the employee value proposition.” “This 1:00:25 webinar uncovers the role of leaders in shaping EVP.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: June 2, 2018

Maritz Motivation Solutions: “Here is our weekly roundup series to help you stay connected to the often overwhelming landscape of employee engagement thought leadership. Start here to narrow down your search each week.”

 

 

Skepticism Swirls About Starbucks’s Bias Training. But It’s a Start.

New York Times: “Mr. Schultz and Mr. Johnson decided they needed to do more than apologize. Starbucks devised the training program with input from an assortment of leaders: Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (and a cousin of Gwen’s); Heather C. McGhee, president of the public policy organization Demos; and former Attorney General Eric H. Holder, among others. Starbucks’ initiative could take a small but noticeable bite out of the company’s fiscal third-quarter profit, which last year came in at just over $1 billion.”

 

 

3 Ways People Analytics Ends Employee Retention Guesswork

Visier: “Rather than crafting across-the-board retention programs, HR organizations need to sharpen their focus and apply dollars where they’ll have the most impact. This requires businesses to be far more sophisticated in uncovering the root causes of turnover, and to adopt more analytical approaches that increase their ability to identify flight risk factors and arm business partners with the data to drive action.

Here are three key questions HR leaders need to ask when tackling turnover and how analytics can help uncover the relevant insights.”

 

 

New Study Shows Correlation Between Employee Engagement And The Long-Lost Lunch Break

Forbes: “Employees who believe that they must work 24/7 to achieve a good standing in the workplace have the wrong idea. And unfortunately, employees often gain this idea through employers’ attitudes.”

 

 

Why Company Leaders Should Focus On Boosting Workplace Happiness

15Five: “Creating a happy workplace involves looking at all aspects of your workplace system: hiring employees who are emotionally intelligent, who have a positive mindset, and then providing development and growth opportunities, teaching employees how to give and get feedback positively, and ensuring that there is an atmosphere of psychological safety, so employees feel encouraged to take the risks needed for creativity and innovation.”

 

 

15 Ways Managers Can Stop Alienating Employees

Forbes: “Finding ways to work with the diverse group of employees that you have on staff and the wide range of personalities that they possess can make you a more effective manager. It can eliminate that feeling of not belonging to your staff and allow your employees (new or old) to feel more a part of the team. Below, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share some of the more common ways managers might sometimes alienate employees and how they can avoid this.”

 

 

 

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