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I’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 updates.
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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE
The Employee Experience Is The Future Of Work: 10 HR Trends For 2017
Forbes: “Now, as we enter 2017, the next journey for HR leaders will be to apply a consumer and a digital lens to the HR function creating an employee experience that mirrors their best customer experience.”
In 2017, Pursue Meaning Instead of Happiness
New York Magazine: “Research by the two of us shows that the happy life and the meaningful life differ — and that the surest path to true happiness lies in chasing not just happiness but also a meaningful life.”
The Best Time to Retune Your Career? It’s Probably Right Now
New York Times: “Is it time to ask for a raise, or look for a new job altogether? Or do you want to be happier where you are?” “New York Times reporters and columnists have tackled these topics in recent years, asking the questions you may have now, and are ready with answers.”
How 4 Retailers Became “Best Places to Work”
Harvard Business Review: “HEB, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and QuikTrip all made Glassdoor’s 2017 “Best Places to Work: Employees’ Choice” list, released in early December. These retailers pay better than many others and that counts for a lot in a low-wage industry like retail. But they also score higher on culture. What is it about their cultures that makes them such good places to work?”
7 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Annual Performance Reviews
OfficeVibe: “Giving feedback to your team is necessary, but should this process really only take place once a year? The short answer is no, and big companies like GE, Adobe, Accenture and Netflix have caught onto this and dropped annual performance reviews altogether.”
[Tanveer Naseer] My Top 10 Leadership Insights For 2016
Tanveer Naseer: “[H]ere now are my Top 10 leadership insights as selected by the readers of my award-winning leadership blog.”
Forget Middle Managers. Here’s Why.
Globoforce: “In part two [of our Q&A with Dr. Gary Hamel], Dr. Hamel says we need to cut bureaucracy in half. He argues that redefining what it means to be a leader in the new world of work will require radical transparency, contrary thinking, and a heavy dose of empathy.”
Engagement Weekly: Workspaces that Boost Productivity
Allen Communication: “Learn about the latest in employee engagement within various industries. This week’s influential authors look at creating workspaces that boost productivity and other ideas for boosting engagement.”
How To Help Your Employees Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions
OfficeVibe: “It’s disappointing to fail at something we intend to achieve, so here are some simple tips for managers to help their employees keep their resolutions and kick off the new year with a bang.”
Providing a Positive Employee Experience Is Key to Engagement
Allen Communication: “Employee experience goes beyond engagement alone, and is fast growing as a recognized priority for organizations worldwide. The good news is, it is something that employers have the power to influence and change.”
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Other recent Agent in Engagement data/reports by Agent Gregory F Simpson:
- Veteran Operative Employee Engagement Insights: 01.02 – 2017.01.06
- New Year’s Resolution: Be a Better Manager in 2017
- Year End Reflection: How Can You Better Engage in 2017?
- Do You Treat Your Employees Like Dogs?
- Agent In Engagement Gives Thanks – Happy Thanksgiving 2016
- Did You Fall Down the Pyramid?
- Advice on How to Win in the Politics vs. Employee Engagement Campaign
