Restricted Declassified stamp - 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: Harvard Business Review
Article: 4 Reasons Managers Should Spend More Time on Coaching
Link: https://hbr.org/2015/05/4-reasons-managers-should-spend-more-time-on-coaching
Authors: Joseph R. Weintraub and  James M. Hunt

Comment: “What has stood out in our interviews with hundreds of managers who do coach their direct reports is their mindset: They believe in the value of coaching, and they think about their role as a manager in a way that makes coaching a natural part of their managerial toolkit. These are not professional coaches. They are line and staff leaders who manage a group of individuals, and they are busy, hard-working people. So why do they so readily give coaching an important place in their schedule? Here are four reasons.”

 

 

 

Website: The Nation (Thailand)
Article: Employee engagement the ‘top challenge’
Link: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Employee-engagement-the-top-challenge-30260833.html
Author: Pichaya Changsorn

Comment: “EMPLOYEE engagement and corporate-culture issues have exploded as the No 1 challenges companies face around the world, a 106-country survey conducted by Deloitte has found.”

 

 

 

Website: Training Zone (UK)
Article: TrainingZone Hot Topics: Engagement tips, top videos and ‘phoney’ jobs
Link: http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs-post/trainingzone-hot-topics-engagement-tips-top-videos-and-phoney-jobs/188840
Author: Shonette – Community Editor

Comment: “Welcome to our latest round-up from across the TrainingZone community – these are the stories that not only proved popular across our site, but also content from other websites that we’ve found useful, interesting or downright controversial!” “Engagement tips.” “CLO: Is it a ‘real’ job?” “Understanding Performance Suppport.” “CIPD report: What is the impact of L&D?”

 

 

 

Website: Chief Learning Officer
Article: Be a Chief Inspiration Officer
Link: http://www.clomedia.com/articles/6274-be-a-chief-inspiration-officer
Author: Josh Bersin

Comment: “As you build your programs and strategies for 2015, think about your role not only as a learning executive but also as a “cheerleader” and “chief inspiration officer” for your company. You’ll be surprised how important this role is in today’s economy where people want skills more than almost anything else.”

 

 

 

Website: Nashville Business Journal
Article: Maybe employee engagement levels aren’t as bad as you’ve been told
Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-resources/2015/05/maybe-employee-engagement-levels-arent-bad.html?page=2
Author: Elizabeth Millard

Comment: “Perhaps the lesson of Gallup vs. Quantum is not that engagement is swinging in one direction or the other, but that the questions that determine engagement matter significantly, and that how, when and to whom they’re asked can make a difference on a company-wide level as well as for national stats.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 10 Things Your Competitors Teach You About Employee Relations
Link: http://www.business2community.com/leadership/10-things-your-competitors-teach-you-about-employee-relations-01235753
Author: Margaret Jacoby

Comment: “While we certainly don’t suggest copying your competitors (after all, you need your own unique hr solutions to set you apart), there are times when it’s beneficial to learn from their success. Great employee engagement practices are an example of this.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: Big Data: The Savior of Employee Engagement
Link: http://www.business2community.com/big-data/big-data-the-savior-of-employee-engagement-01236257
Author: Jeremy Boudinet

Comment: “Last week, we predicted that Big Data would herald the return of inside sales coaching. Today, we forecast its impact on a universal management issue: employee engagement.” “The two main ways Big Data can save employee engagement: 1) Mitigate potential bias. 2) Cut out the middle man.”

 

 

 

Website: Bullseye Engagement (blog)
Article: Employees Quit Due to these 7 Negative Management Traits
Link: http://blog.bullseyeengagement.com/employees-quit-7-negative-management-traits/
Author: Grace – Bullseye Engagement

Comment: “There is probably no shortage of management traits that can make an employee want to quit. However, here are the major ones that are most commonly highlighted.”

 

 

 

Website: DecisionWise
Article: 4 Misconceptions CEOs Have about Employee Engagement
Link: https://www.decision-wise.com/misconceptions-ceos-have-about-employee-engagement/
Author: David Mason

Comment: “But indulge me for a moment to review some common misconceptions out there about employee engagement…”

 

 

 

Website: Workforce
Article: Dissed Loyalty
Link: http://www.workforce.com/articles/21344-dissed-loyalty
Author: Sam Davis

Comment: “Loyalty is important to leadership because it ensures that people at all levels in the organization are respected and there is greater consistency in both word and deed. As Rensis Likert, an American educator and organizational psychologist, said, “The greater the loyalty of the group toward the group, the greater is the motivation among the members to achieve the goals of the group, and the greater the probability that the group will achieve its goals.””

 

 

 

Website: HR Magazine UK
Article: Where next for engagement?
Link: http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hr/features/1151688/where-next-for-engagement
Author: Rob Gray

Comment: “As interest in employee engagement appears to wane, some are asking if it’s still a relevant consideration for businesses. Though not the ‘in’ thing right now, it’s still vital.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: Top 5 Resources on Employee Engagement for Business Leaders
Link: http://www.business2community.com/human-resources/top-5-resources-on-employee-engagement-for-business-leaders-01234688
Author: Erin P. Friar

Comment: “Employee engagement is crucial to competitive success, improved communication, and higher rates of retention. Due to the recent focus of research and input on this issue, there is a large collection of resources available. Here are five great resources to start improving engagement within your organization.”

 

 

 

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