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

Want To Fix Your Company Culture? Get A GAME Plan

Forbes: “A Cultural GAME Plan provides cultural rituals so a person knows how to stay in the tribe (be safe and belong) and gain status (matter) in each of these four key areas. It not only establishes trust at the cultural level but it also supports a fulfilling work experience, which will yield the happiest and most committed, productive, loyal, long-term, constantly evolving emotionally agile team members. You deserve this. So do they.”

 

 

 

Research: To Be a Good Leader, Start By Being a Good Follower

Harvard Business Review: “It is not just that there is limited evidence that leaders really are exceptional individuals. More importantly, it is that by seeking to demonstrate their specialness and exceptionalism, aspiring leaders may compromise their very ability to lead.”

 

 

Taking Off The Gorilla Suit: FINCA’s CEO On How To Be A Leader That’s True To Yourself

The Future Organization: “Today’s episode features Andrée Simon, the President and CEO of FINCA Impact Finance. You will hear about how FINCA is transforming their workforce and becoming more human, some unique incentives and programs they have implemented to create a sense of purpose and ownership for their employees and how the organization is positively impacting the world.”

 

 

Employee Engagement Trends 2018

HR News: “So, with a finger on the pulse and an eye on the future, here are what we see as the top five employee engagement trends of 2018 – plus predictions for the future.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: August 6, 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.”

 

 

Q&A with Kevin Greiner, 2018 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta Business Chronicle: “Atlanta Business Chronicle just named our list of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2018. Here’s a Q&A with one of the honorees, Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South.”

 

 

Do All Open Plan Offices Kill Collaboration?

Steelcase: “Headlines following a new Harvard study declare open offices a “collaboration killer.” But, it doesn’t have to be that way.”

 

 

Diversity in the Workplace 101

OfficeVibe: “Diversity in the workplace is more essential now than it’s ever been. If you’re wondering what that means and why it’s the case, we’re here to help shed some light on where things stand today, where we feel they’re headed in the future, and why there’s never been a better time to upgrade diversity and inclusion from buzzwords to business initiatives.”

 

 

Delivering Employee Recognition the Right Way

Bonusly: “In this article, [Susan Snipes] explain[s] the pros and cons of some of the most popular recognition methods and provide specific examples to support your recognition-related goals, including a sample letter of appreciation.”

 

 

Measuring Employee Engagement the Right Way

Analytics in HR Blog: “Measuring employee engagement the right way is something companies often struggle with. This article answers the questions whether you want to measure it yourself or work with a survey provider. In addition, we dive into the two most common employee engagement scales and discuss their characteristics. After reading this article, you will measure employee engagement the right way.”

 

 

 

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