Below is a global briefing on some interesting employee engagement articles, blog posts, books, etc. that I came across last week.

 

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: The Strength Of A Leader Comes From The Tree Trunk
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2015/01/19/the-strength-of-a-leader-comes-from-the-tree-trunk/
Author: Dan Pontefract

Comment:  Using a tree metaphor, the author focuses on the trunk in this second of three posts. “The leadership trunk – otherwise known as the ‘being’ leadership attributes – are the 5 leadership behaviours that ensure the leader can effectively work with the team to accomplish goals in a manner that is precise, yet coupled by collective participation.”

 

 

 

Website: Entrepreneur
Article: 5 Affordable Ways to Create a Work Environment that Engages Employees
Link: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241842
Author: Matt Straz

Comment: “Here are just a few ways employers can makeover the workspace to help employees work effectively.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: Budget For Culture: How Investing In Your Team Drives Results
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/chriscancialosi/2015/01/19/budget-for-culture-how-investing-in-your-team-drives-results/
Author: Chris Cancialosi

Comment: “[H]ere are six concrete aspects of organizational culture to focus on.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: How To Send Your Best Employees To Your Competitors
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2015/01/18/how-to-send-your-best-employees-to-your-competitors/
Author: Liz Ryan

Comment: “In these days when organizations large and small are complaining about a lack of talent and how hard it is to find people, you’d think that truly listening would be an ultra-high priority for every employer. We certainly know how to listen to our customers!” The author offers “Ten Ways Employers Send Their Best Employees To Their Competitors.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 10 Essential Pillars Of Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Link: http://www.business2community.com/infographics/10-essential-pillars-employee-engagement-infographic-01124922
Author: Jacob Shriar

Comment: “There are 10 essential things that companies need to keep in mind when trying to engage employees.”

 

 

 

Website: Quantum Workplace
Article: Communicating Employee Survey Results: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
Link: http://www.quantumworkplace.com/communicating-employee-survey-results-10-dos-donts/?utm_content=11226283&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin
Author:  Hilary Wright

Comment: “In each phase of employee survey follow-up, these communication do’s and don’ts are applicable for both company-wide and manager-to-team survey communication.”

 

 

 

Website: Gallup, Inc.
Article: Different Demographic Groups Must Be Managed Differently
Link: http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/181205/different-demographic-groups-managed-differently.aspx?utm_source=WWWV7HP&utm_medium=topic&utm_campaign=tiles
Author: Jennifer Robison

Comment: “[A]ccording to Gallup research into demographics and engagement, factors such as age, generation, gender, education level and tenure all relate to a worker’s engagement, as do an employee’s job category and industry. Understanding this can make it easier for managers to put people where their engagement has the most potential to flourish.”

 

 

 

Website: Recognize This! Blog
Article: 3 Principles to Help Everyone Give Their Best
Link: http://www.recognizethisblog.com/2015/01/principles-everyone-their/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+globoforce%2Frecognize-this+%28Recognize+This%21++With+Derek+Irvine%29
Author: Lynette Silva

Comment: “We all have a responsibility to pay attention, encourage and support our colleagues as we become excellent together.” An applicable example is provided in the story of Charles Clark, custodian at Trinity High School in Euless, TX.

 

 

 

Website: Fast Company
Article: 4 Reasons To Invite HR To Your Strategic Planning Meetings
Link: http://www.fastcompany.com/3041098/4-reasons-to-invite-hr-to-your-strategic-planning-meetings
Author: Colin Day

Comment: “Bringing HR in earlier during the strategic planning stages can help ensure that the overall goals of your organization are being supported.” The author discusses “four benefits you’ll receive by giving HR a seat at the executive table.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: Five Employee Engagement Challenges
Link: http://www.business2community.com/human-resources/five-employee-engagement-challenges-01130488
Author: Marc Gingras

Comment: “We believe there are a five key challenges organizations must address to successfully implement employee engagement programs.”

 

 

 

Website:  Kevin Kruse
Article: Employee Engagement Definition
Link: http://www.kevinkruse.com/employee-engagement-definition/
Author: Kevin Kruse

Comment: “[I]t starts with making sure that everybody is on the same page with what engagement really is.” Kevin defines employee engagement in a YouTube video (6:34) – transcript included.

 

 

 

Website: Strategy + Business
Article: Nir Halevy on Motivating Your Workforce
Link: http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00299?pg=0
Author: Laura W. Geller

Comment: “Halevy, an assistant professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University, applies construal-level theory—how people react to psychological distances—to figure out how best to help people succeed at work.”

 

 

 

Website: OfficeVibe
Article: The Secret To Employee Motivation (Infographic)
Link: http://www.officevibe.com/blog/secret-employee-motivation-infographic
Author: Jacob Shriar

Comment: “Employee motivation isn’t very hard to get right, but, unfortunately, many companies are still stuck in the past.” “We put together an infographic about the true motivators.” Scroll to the bottom of the infographic for a further explanation.

 

 

 

 

What are your thoughts on these selections? Which was your favorite?  What articles, blog posts, books, etc. can you recommend to other “Agents”?  Let’s talk about them in the comments below!

 

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