Thank you everyone! 2014 was an amazing year. I appreciate your support in advancing the importance of employee engagement. 155 Agent In Engagement posts and 98,908 words later, your visits determined the top 10 most read posts of the year.
1. Onboarding: The Third Phase of Engagement (4/2/2014)
“Onboarding is the most crucial of the 7 Phases of Engagement. While the hiring process phase is the beginning of the employee relationship, the onboarding phase sets the stage for the rest of the employee’s time at the company. It is crucial that there be a formal and well thought-out process for to help new employees assimilate.”
2. Promotion/Advancement: The Fifth Phase of Engagement (4/16/2014)
“It is important for managers and companies to consider the needs of the company and its employees when it comes to promotions and advancement opportunities. Succession planning provides an opportunity to be proactive in developing replacements for key people and for filling key roles within the organization. By identifying the right people, orienting them to available resources, and providing timely and consistent feedback, companies can not only preserve business continuity but they can also improve employee engagement.”
3. Employee Engagement and Social Media (8/13/2014)
“Social media like employee engagement requires an investment of time and sustained effort. Supporting your employees in their social media endeavors can benefit your company and the individual employee.”
4. A Reference Guide for Employee Engagement Websites (7/23/2014)
“Over the course of my work, I’ve come across various employee engagement websites. I thought I would bring them together in one place as a reference guide for my fellow “Agents.””
5. Give Employees Their “DOSE” of Chemical Injections to Influence Engagement! (8/20/2014)
“Yes, I’m suggesting that you “DOSE” your employees full of powerful chemicals to influence employee engagement. Surprisingly, you can do so using only actions and words. There are four naturally occurring chemicals found in our bodies that, when stimulated, can medicate us in a good way. Those chemicals form the acronym, “DOSE”: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Whether alone or in combination, individuals and their managers can influence their production and benefit as a result.”
6. What Crayons Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement (10/1/2014)
“Have you read it? I did even though I have no children. While this book targets children ages 3 – 7, you might be surprised by how familiar the story sounds in relation to disengagement on your team.”
7. Dear Managers, Here’s Some Feedback (9/10/2014)
“Employees need regular, detailed, positive and developmental feedback in order to learn, grow, and advance. Companies, via their managers, must invest in the development of their employees’ careers in order to be successful, i.e., give more!”
8. The Importance of Networking in the Workplace (8/28/2014)
“Networking is important to individuals and companies. While individuals should be responsible for growing and maintaining their networks, companies should work to provide opportunities to incorporate networking into normal work activities. A better-connected workforce will benefit employees and the company.”
9. 7 Phases of Engagement (3/12/2014)
“I propose there are actually seven phases of engagement and only four of them apply to actual employees. Each phase ties directly to the employee lifecycle and has the potential to impact the success of a company in terms of its ability to engage employees.”
10. A Reference Guide for Employee Engagement Thought Leaders (7/30/2014)
“Over the course of my employee engagement work, I’ve come across various employee engagement thought leaders. Below, in alphabetical order, are the individuals that I admire. Select one of these thought leaders and you’ll be taken to their bio. I hope this post will serve as a reference guide for my fellow “Agents.””
Thanks again for your readership in 2014. Let’s continue to engage in 2015!
What are your thoughts on these selections? Which was your favorite? Let’s talk about them in the comments below!
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Other recent Agent in Engagement articles by Gregory F Simpson:
- Employee Engagement Briefing for Week of December 29, 2014 – January 2, 2015
- Infographic – The 10 Tenets of Better Engaged Employees
- The 10th Tenet of Better Engaged Employees – Honor Your Customer
- The 9th Tenet of Better Engaged Employees – Be More, Better, Faster, Different
- The 8th Tenet of Better Engaged Employees – Create Value
