I’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

Ultimate, Workday, and Slack Acquisitions Focus On Productivity And Employee Experience

Josh Bersin: “In the last few weeks there have been three important deals I want to mention, each of which focuses on a single theme: using AI and conversational interfaces to improve the employee experience and make a positive dent in our productivity.”

 

 

 

 

Unleashing the power of small, independent teams

McKinsey & Company: “Small, independent teams are the lifeblood of the agile organization. Top executives can unleash them by driving ambition, removing red tape, and helping managers adjust to the new norms.”

 

 

The 5 steps to inspire action through storytelling with data

CultureAmp: “To best bring your employee engagement survey results to life, here’s our guide to storytelling with data, built around the five foundational elements of a narrative.”

 

 

How To Create A Culture Of Success: Lessons from Cisco, McDonald’s, Rosetta Stone, Chick-fil-A, and GSN Games

The Future Organization: “This week’s episode is all about creating meaningful employee experiences and a thriving corporate culture. We are taking a look back at some clips from CHROs, Chief People Officers, and CEOs who are helping their organizations excel in these areas.”

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: July 16, 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.”

 

 

Humanology: The Future of Humans, Technology in the Workplace

Ultimate Software Blog: “Here are some reasons why HR should be driving change as we continue to explore how we can best work with technology.”

 

 

A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result

New York Times: “A New Zealand firm that let its employees work four days a week while being paid for five says the experiment was so successful that it hoped to make the change permanent.”

 

 

15 Questions To Ask Employees If You Want Them To Be More Engaged

Forbes: “We asked members of the Forbes Coaches Council what question should they ask their team members to gain insight as to their engagement with their job and with the company. The answers given varied across the board but they all require actual listening and extending empathy toward the employee to gain the most from the responses.”

 

 

Employee Engagement Toolkit: Conversation, Motivation & Feedback

HR Technologist: “Doug Dennerline, CEO, BetterWorks, spoke to HR Technologist on the power of a motivated workforce, about the need to take the goal setting process seriously and why he believes annual review processes are completely outdated.”

 

 

Case study: Onboarding & Offboarding – Mailigen’s story

CakeHR: “Increasingly more companies these days realise the value of a happy employee, and how that affects the growth and productivity of the business. There is a general consensus that each employee needs an onboarding of some sort, but what exactly makes an onboarding successful in securing that the new employees’ piece will smoothly fall into the organisation’s big puzzle as a perfect fit?”

 

 

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