DECLASSIFIED - 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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Give Your Team the Freedom to Do the Work They Think Matters Most

Harvard Business Review: “A liberated company allows employees complete freedom and responsibility to take actions that they—not their managers—decide are best for their company’s vision. That doesn’t mean that these firms are unmanaged. On the contrary, the specific actions that we observed in close to one hundred liberated companies prove the opposite.”

 

 

 

9 Tips for Putting People at the Heart Of Employee Experience

CMS Wire: “While it may seem like a simple concept, the employee experience trend is about more than whether an employee is happy at work. Applying a “customer experience” mentality to employees shows you care about your employees’ overall well-being and their relationship to your company, Carney added. “While it may take some time and effort to make this shift, being mindful and taking steps toward a more positive employee experience pays off big time for everyone involved,” he said.”

 

 

Creating A Challenge Culture:  Insights From Former CEO Of Dunkin’ Brands And Papa John’s

The Future Organization: “This week’s guest is Nigel Travis, the Executive Chairman of the Board for Dunkin’ Brands, the author of The Challenge Culture, and former CEO of Dunkin’ Brands and Papa John’s. In today’s episode you will get insight into the demise of Blockbuster and how they could have avoided it, Nigel’s view on the recent news about Papa John’s, how Nigel came up with the phrase the Challenge Culture, how company cultures in Europe differ from the United States, Nigel’s experience at Kraft Foods, Rolls Royce, Parker Hannifin, and much more.”

 

 

10 Reasons Employees Resign

Glassdoor: “Good managers know very well how expensive employee turnover can be and work diligently to keep those costs to a minimum. It is a fact that not every employee can be retained no matter how fairly they are treated, and some are actually welcome to leave.

Below are the top ten reasons for employee resignations, along with suggestions for retaining those valuable players that are hard or impossible to replace.”

 

 

This Week in Employee Engagement: September 12, 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.”

 

 

From IBM To Mastercard; Tech Giants Are Using Predictive Analytics To Reduce Employee Attrition

Analytics India Magazine: “Predictive analytics has been pegged as the key to addressing employee attrition. It has emerged as the missing link for the human resources department which lacks the analytical ability in bolstering their reporting. Also, the combination of right analytical approach is crucial to address the biggest pain point for HR — retaining talent. The other important issue is also about identifying the employees who have a propensity to leave, and how to retain them.”

 

 

How to foster a culture of employee appreciation

CultureAmp: “Below are four key takeaways…that you can bring to your organization to help employees feel valued.”

 

 

Talent Management In Japan: A Different Perspective

Josh Bersin: “I spent some time with the CHRO of one of Japan’s largest companies and he shared some startling statistics with me.” “I believe Japan has many lessons for us all to learn, and I’m sure Japanese companies will transform themselves rapidly in the years ahead.”

 

 

How Do You Know if You’re Providing a Top Employee Experience?

CMS Wire: “Understanding the underlying psychological mechanisms that motivate employees to choose, stay, and advocate for their employer is a critical endeavor in becoming an employer of choice. By moving beyond fulfilling employees’ basic, utilitarian needs and building an ecosystem where who the employee is—or wants to be—integrates with what the organization offers, companies can develop an identity that actualizes employees’ higher-order needs.”

 

 

Agile Organisations: Are Agile Organization Models the Future?

CakeHR: “As more organisations free themselves from corporate hierarchy into responsive networks with a central team, we take a look at the benefits of moving to an agile organisation model.”

 

 

 

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