In December, our Employee Engagement Briefings highlighted 40 employee engagement-related articles. Here is a recap of the 4 Spotlight Articles of December 2017.

 

 

 

 

8 major HR Trends for 2018

HR Trend Institute: “The HR Trend Institute was founded nearly four years ago. Our first annual HR Trends prediction appeared in December 2014. In this article the overview of major trends we consider relevant for 2018. “Power to the People” and “Employee Intimacy” made the list.”

 

 

A Step-By-Step Guide To Better One-On-One Meetings

OfficeVibe: “The one-on-one meeting is one of the most important tools you have as a manager. It’s the best way to discuss issues, develop a relationship, and make sure an employee’s goals are being met. It sounds simple enough, but in order for them to be effective, there’s more to it than just sitting down and chatting.”

 

 

If You Aspire to Be a Great Leader, Be Present

Harvard Business Review: “As part of the research for our forthcoming book, The Mind of the Leader, we surveyed more than 1,000 leaders who indicated that a more mindful presence is the optimal strategy to engage their people, create better connections, and improve performance. Based on our work, here are some tips and strategies that may help in your quest to be more present in your daily life.”

 

 

How to Actually Come Back from the Holidays Feeling Refreshed

Harvard Business Review: “The last week of the year offers a special opportunity to rest, reflect on the past year, and prepare for the year ahead. To understand how to recapture this opportunity and make our holidays both restful and productive, it’s important to first understand our tendencies. Among working professionals, we have found that there are three types of ‘holiday time misusers.’”

 

 

 

 

Fellow Agents, what are your thoughts on this month’s must-read intelligence? What must-reads would you suggest?

 

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