declassified - 1415 - top secret crossed outI’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

Neuroscience offers insights into employee engagement

Raconteur: “Experts in neuroscience and psychology are combining to improve understanding of employee behaviour in a bid to boost engagement.”

 

 

 

New Report: The Financial Impact of a Positive Employee Experience

Globoforce: “What is employee experience, in practical terms? The Globoforce WorkHuman Analytics and Research Institute and IBM Smarter Workforce Institute sought to answer this question in a groundbreaking study of more than 22,000 workers in 45 countries and territories. The study culminated in the new Employee Experience Index, which outlines essential human workplace practices that lead to a positive employee experience.”

 

 

How To Ensure You Are A Destination Of Choice For Talent, The Business Value Of Culture, The Future Of Leadership And Much More

The Future Organization: “Today’s guest is Jeffrey Puritt, President and CEO of TELUS International, a global customer experience outsourcing company with over 31,000 team members across 10 countries. In our conversation you will hear all about what it’s like to work at TELUS international, how they give back to the local communities, how Jeffrey deals with tough choices, his view on the future of leadership, and much more.”

 

 

#WorkTrends: The Power of People Data

Talent Culture: “This week on #WorkTrends, we’re talking to a people-analytics pro, Kate Hastings, senior director of insights at LinkedIn, about how HR is using people data to eliminate bias, close the gender gap and drive better outcomes.”

 

 

Here’s What Actually Happens When Employees Have Flexible and Remote Work Options

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “According to recent research from the UK’s Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (Acas), flexible work arrangements can actually improve the effectiveness of both individuals and teams—with 91% of HR professionals reporting that employees were more engaged and satisfied.”

 

 

Recruitment Statistics – Challenges, Trends and Insights for Better Hiring

Empxtrack: “If your existing recruitment strategy isn’t helping you to hire top talent, then identify issues in the process. Take help of recruitment data to spot problems at various stages in the process and fix them in a timely manner. The article highlights few surprising recruitment statistics that may inspire change.”

 

 

Four Lessons From Companies That Get Employee Engagement Right

Forbes: “Here are four valuable lessons we can learn from four companies who have successfully put their engagement strategies into action.”

 

 

What HR leaders need to know about employee engagement

HR Dive: “The real challenge with engagement is turning it from a buzzword into an actionable part of how an organization functions. As with many problems in HR, there’s no “silver bullet,” but experts who spoke with HR Dive for this special edition said creating meaningful roles that have a clear importance within the enterprise is a good place to start. And just as mountains of personal devices and software solutions flood the workplace, we dive into how HR can make technology a force that supports engagement, rather than one that overwhelms.”

 

 

To Maintain Employee Morale Through Big Changes, Communicate Wisely

Just Works Blog: “For employers, keeping their team in the dark through times of change can lead to low employee morale and even distrust. But through proactive communication in the workplace, you can keep things on track. Discover our tips.”

 

 

Why Using Data Is Your Key to Increasing Diversity, According to This Tech Leader

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “’It’s about using data to make workplaces more inclusive and equitable,’ he says. Here’s how Leslie [Miley] says bias impacts hiring, promoting, performance reviews, and retention—and how you can use data to speak courageously and promote diversity.”

 

 

 

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