declassified-stamp black - pixgoodI’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement.  Below is the latest intelligence briefing on employee engagement. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest intelligence.

 

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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Website: Business News Daily
Article: The 4 Things That Keep Employees Interested In Their Jobs
Link: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8141-global-employee-engagement.html
Author: Nicole Fallon

Comment: “Engagement is low because team leaders — not programs and policies — build engagement, and unfortunately organizations don’t give team leaders either the training or the tools to succeed in engaging their teams,” Buckingham told Business News Daily “We will see engagement levels rise only when we properly equip local team leaders.”

 

 

 

Website: B2B News Network
Article: Essential employee engagement at B2B enterprises
Link: http://www.b2bnn.com/2015/06/essential-employee-engagement-at-b2b-enterprises/#
Author: Leigh Goessl

Comment: “Brand and identity are dependent on employee engagement. That’s the take away from new research released by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, in partnership with CultureSphere and Executive Networks Inc.”

 

 

 

Website: CIO
Article: 9 ways to keep employees motivated during the dog days of summer
Link: http://www.cio.com/article/2941367/morale/9-ways-to-keep-employees-motivated-during-the-dog-days-of-summer.html
Author: Jennifer Lonoff Schiff

Comment: “Human resource experts and business managers share their top tips for keeping office workers engaged during the summer months, when productivity is prone to dip.”

 

 

 

Website: Workplace Savings & Benefits (UK)
Article: Workplace pride comes before a fall in employee engagement
Link: http://www.wsandb.co.uk/wsb/analysis/2406183/workplace-pride-comes-before-a-fall-in-employee-engagement
Author: Owain Thomas

Comment: “In an age where employers are seeking an emotional attachment with their workforce to encourage retention and productivity, two separate surveys have revealed that the majority of staff feel no pride in their organisation.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: Engaged Employees Drive Business Growth
Link: http://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/engaged-employees-drive-business-growth-01258664
Author: Annette Gleneicki

Comment: “What the company can and must do is build a culture and an environment that facilitates employee engagement. Here’s how companies can do their part.”

 

 

 

Website: Harvard Business Review
Article: The Top Complaints from Employees About Their Leaders
Link: https://hbr.org/2015/06/the-top-complaints-from-employees-about-their-leaders
Author: Lou Solomon

Comment: “Effective leaders know that healthy communication requires the energy of connection — with inclusion, recognition, clear directions, meaningful interaction and feedback as the nerve center of the company.”

 

 

 

Website: Financial Post (Canada)
Article: When it comes to employee education, businesses need to go back to school
Link: http://business.financialpost.com/executive/careers/when-it-comes-to-employee-education-businesses-need-to-go-back-to-school
Author: Marieta Mendoza

Comment: “So, how can Canadian organizations design employee education programs to unlock the full potential of their workforce?”

 

 

 

Website: Entrepreneur
Article: Here Are 4 Ways to Develop a Culture of Respect and Trust
Link: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/247932
Author: Greg Besner

Comment: “Last week the Society for Human Resource Management released a report stating that “respectful treatment of all employees” was the number-one contributor to job satisfaction. And “trust between employees and senior management” was the second. What an amazingly simple idea for a surprisingly common challenge.”  “Whether you’re starting a company or part of growing one, developing a culture of respect and trust should be a priority.”

 

 

 

Website: Fast Company
Article: What Motivates Employees Across the Globe
Link: http://www.fastcompany.com/3048047/the-future-of-work/what-motivates-employees-across-the-globe
Author: Lydia Dishman

Comment: “Marcus Buckingham, the founder of TMBC, tells Fast Company, “We were surprised that the same item did the best job of explaining engagement in every single country in our study, ‘I have a chance to use my strengths every day.’”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: How You Can Use Your Company Health Benefits To Strengthen Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2015/06/30/3-ways-you-can-use-your-company-health-benefits-to-strengthen-employee-engagement/
Author: Jennifer Benz

Comment: “Employers can strengthen that attachment — and improve their bottom-line results simultaneously — by providing valuable resources to help employees understand and use their health benefits most effectively. Our data points to three key ways companies can do that.”

 

 

 

Website: Entrepreneur
Article: Yes, These 3 Categories of Employee Perks Have a Bottom-Line ROI
Link: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246983
Author:  Marcy Humphrey

Comment: “So what is the return on investment of employee perks? Here are three categories of popular perks companies are providing today and the data-backed ROI that comes with them.”

 

 

 

Website: App Developer Magazine
Article: Enhancing Employee Engagement with Mobile Technology
Link: https://appdevelopermagazine.com/2920/2015/7/2/Enhancing-Employee-Engagement-with-Mobile-Technology/
Author: Joey Shevelson

Comment: “Enterprises have clearly seized upon the opportunity to leverage mobile technologies to connect with consumers, especially in retail. But another sizeable opportunity is ripe for attention: using mobile technologies to connect with an organization’s own employees, offering new ways for employees to feel better about the work they do and strengthen their commitment to the organization.” “Here are just a few scenarios to demonstrate how enterprises can use mobile technology for employee engagement.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 10 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement and Performance
Link: http://www.business2community.com/brandviews/makesbridge/10-ways-to-improve-employee-engagement-and-performance-01266346
Author: Tahir Akbar

Comment: “If the members of your team are not as productive as desired, are lacking motivation or initiative, or are disappointed and at odds with one another; it is the ideal time for a tune-up. Just like individuals, teams also need regular attention and maintenance. By implementing some team-building exercises and efforts, you can help the team come together to work as a strong unit toward a common objective with shared trust, expectations, respect for the contributions of every person and pride in their achievements. In the following, we’ll discuss some suggestions to improve your employee’s engagement and performance.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: Employee Engagement? What If Employees Don’t Want To Be Engaged?
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrymyler/2015/07/02/employee-engagement-what-if-employees-dont-want-to-be-engaged/
Author: Larry Myler

Comment: “By and large, leaders know that they can’t make their people suddenly become  passionate about the company’s mission and strategy, the customer experience, the bottom line, or any other owner-level consideration. Thoughtful leaders understand that employees must first want to make a larger contribution, so these leaders institute recognition and reward programs designed to foster a desire to engage…and still, in many cases, no appreciable or sustainable engagement materializes. Why?”

 

 

 

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