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

The Employee Experience: It’s Trickier (and more important) Than You Thought

Josh Bersin: “If you want to improve your employee experience, productivity, wellbeing, and output, what should you do? Where do you start? Here are some things I’ve discovered.”




Gratitude – the ultimate performance-enhancing substance

Work Human: “In his Workhuman 2019 presentation, Dr. Emmons echoed a theme heard throughout the conference. “Gratitude is the ultimate touchpoint of human existence … and the ultimate performance enhancing substance,” he said.”



Developing A 21st Century Workforce: Insights From The CEO Of Siemens USA

The Future Organization: “Today my guest is Barbara Humpton, the CEO of Siemens USA, a global company that operates in several areas including industry, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Our discussion centers around developing a 21st Century workforce and how Siemens is training and reskilling its employees so they can stay relevant in the future of work. You will hear Barbara’s view on AI and automation, what a digital quotient is and why it is important for leaders to possess it, how to figure out your purpose at work, how Barbara deals with rejection and much more.”



Want to Drastically Improve How Your Employees Work? Ban the Email (Like This Company Does With Amazing Success)

Inc.: “Best-selling author Erica Keswin offers four powerful human strategies to help boost employee engagement and performance.”



Digital Employee Experience Still Not Viewed as Business Critical

CMS Wire: “Digital employee experience is defined as the sum total of digital interactions within the work environment, mirroring the well-understood definition of customer experience. It takes a holistic view of the workplace, and it provides a framework for making improvements. But how well is digital employee experience understood, and how important is it within organizations? My company, Step Two, recently carried out a survey exploring these and other questions.”



Why Tech Companies Need Trust to Improve Agility

Gallup: “In tech, competitiveness is a function of innovation and agility. That’s why so many tech companies invest in these programs — they improve their ability to move quickly and generate new ideas. Recent studies have shown that an environment of inclusion does, too. People contribute more ideas if they feel welcome to, and that perception boosts performance. However, there’s an element necessary to any successful inclusion, agility or innovation initiative that many tech companies lack — trust.”



5 Steps for Creating a Culture That Attracts and Welcomes Employees with Disabilities

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “As your company works to build a diverse workforce, here are five tactics to make sure you include people with disabilities.”



All You Need to Know About Employee Engagement Strategies

Reflektive: “Companies depend upon employee engagement for multiple reasons: higher productivity, better morale, lower turnover rates, and other, more ephemeral reasons, such as trust in management and self-confidence. Employment engagement strategies aim to foster engagement that’s in tune with company values and corporate culture.”



Why the First Rule of Culture Is Misguided

Greenhouse: “I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of talking and writing about [Hubspot’s] culture (thus violating the unspoken first rule). Here are a few of those lessons I’ve learned.”



How To Conquer High Turnover Using Authentic Recognition

Bonusly: “In this article, we’ll explore why employee recognition is so crucial to improving retention. Then, we’ll share five tips you can use today to build a strong culture of recognition and reduce turnover. Let’s get started!”




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