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

Journey Mapping: Attract and Retain Employees by Mapping the Employee Experience

VRM Intel: “Journey mapping provides clear, tangible benefits. A brand that does what it promises attracts better talent and increases employee engagement and retention. It’s a challenging task and requires a lot of effort, but the rewards are too tempting to ignore. So how do you get started?”




8 ways to meaningfully celebrate employee appreciation day

Culture Amp: “In the United States, March 1 is Employee Appreciation Day. The tradition to recognize employees on this day was started in 1994 by Dr. Bob Nelson…” “I’m a big advocate of using recognition on a daily basis…But I did want to have one day where we could call attention to the topic and have conversations about its importance…”



A Look At Red Hat’s Culture: How They Use Open Leadership, Creating Meaning At Work, Dealing With Change, & Much More

The Future Organization: “Today’s guest is Red Hat’s Chief People Officer, DeLisa Alexander. Red Hat practices something called Open Leadership a concept they implemented a few years ago that has radically changed how the company operates. They found that traditional, top down, hierarchical leadership did not work for them and they knew they had to try something different. In today’s discussion you will hear what open leadership is and specifically how it is practiced at Red Hat. We also talk about how Red Hat gets their employees involved in creating a statement of purpose for the company, how they deal with change, insights on their crucial conversations and influencer training programs, and much more.”



Google’s Former Career Coach Recommends This Trick to Boost Employee Engagement

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “Here’s how Google supports career development and retention through coaching—and one simple trick recommended by a former Google career coach that you can start using right away.”



Why Vision and Culture Eat Strategy

Ultimate Software: “Given the value of culture, it makes sense to reposition those three words from their traditional order. Here’s my take: Once an organization’s vision is articulated, the unified efforts of the workforce culture guide a winning strategy to achieve superior outcomes. Vision, culture and strategy. A new order.”



How to Recognize Employees According to Their Preferences

Quantum Workplace: “It’s critical that managers take the time to be authentic with their recognition and appreciation efforts. The more you get to know your employees, the better you can decide how to recognize them. We recommend managers just come out and ask each employee, ‘How do you like to be recognized?’”



7 Millennial-Inspired Ways to Improve Your Workplace

HR Exchange Network: “Employers are now realizing that the majority of millennials hold different values and expectations of work than previous generations. To meet these new demands, you’ll most likely need to take their values and expectations into consideration. Examine these seven millennial-inspired suggestions to adjust your corporate culture and improve your workspace.”



Avoid The Bait And Switch: How To Leverage Place In Attracting Top Talent

Work Design Magazine: “Place is one of the most visible artifacts of culture. While candidates largely have to take potential employers at their word in terms of leadership style, work content and company belief systems, the place tells a clear story about the company in terms of how work is accommodated, what resources are available, how the company communicates its approach and what the company values. This explicit nature of place is what makes it such a powerful lever.”



How Leaders Can Be Humble in an Age of Arrogance

Skip Prichard: “As one of the early endorsers of The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance, I had the opportunity to interact with authors Bill Treasurer and John Havlik about their work.” “I reached out to them to talk about the important subjects raised in the book.”



Why Inclusion is Vital to Performance

Globoforce: “Designing inclusive employee experiences takes time, focus, and intention. While I don’t claim to have any magic answers, here are a few suggestions for how you might start based on my research.”




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