2014-04-11-declassified top secret - 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.

 

 

“These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”

 

 

SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Website: Forbes
Article: People Leave Managers, Not Companies
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/victorlipman/2015/08/04/people-leave-managers-not-companies/
Author: Victor Lipman

Comment: “Following is an excerpt from my new book The Type B Manager: Leading Successfully in a Type A World, which is being published today by Prentice Hall Press. This section, from the chapter “People Leave Managers, Not Companies,” examines the fundamental importance and challenges of a manager’s role.”

 

 

 

Website: Tiny Pulse
Article: How Managers Destroy Their Company’s Culture
Link: http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/sk-how-managers-destroy-their-organizational-culture
Author: Sabrina Son

Comment: “Here are the top 10 things to avoid doing if you want to keep the culture at your company cool, calm, and cohesive, thereby retaining your employees and productivity.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article/Video: The Best Employee Engagement Strategy Is From The Bottom Up
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2015/06/22/employee-engagement-strategy/
Author: Kevin Kruse

Comment: “So what’s the right employee engagement strategy to dramatically increase engagement in your organization?” “The right employee engagement strategy instead of being top down, is from the bottom up.”

 

 

 

Website: Business 2 Community
Article: 6 Traits of An Engaged Employee
Link: http://www.business2community.com/human-resources/6-traits-of-an-engaged-employee-01287474
Author: Margaret Jacoby

Comment: “Here are a few traits that define an engaged employee and that play an essential part in the ultimate success of a business.”

 

 

 

Website: WCW Partners
Article/Video: 10 Keys to Employee Engagement
Link: http://blog.wcwpartners.com/10-keys-employee-engagement/?inf_contact_key=2f003748a49f29ad2df0fc1b0b0b7b74dc89bea09c8e4d54b1a9fb85a8d71b64
Author: Rick Conlow

Comment: “You will learn 10 proven and practical ways to not only engage employees but to inspire them.”

 

 

 

Website: WhaTech (Australia)
Article: Collaborate to succeed, say Deloitte, Google and Oakton
Link: http://www.whatech.com/outsourced-it-services/news/25850-mic432-430-collaborate-to-succeed-say-deloitte-google-and-oakton
Author: Microwire

Comment: “”While 27 percent of organisations cite employee engagement as the key benefit of collaboration, only some organisations frame the benefits around hard business case metrics.”

 

 

 

Website: OnRec
Article: New research shows people now more important than cost when it comes to workplace strategies
Link: http://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/new-research-shows-people-now-more-important-than-cost-when-it-comes-to-workplace-
Author: Editor

Comment: “New research from the Property Directors Forum confirms that the historical focus on cost – and in particular cost reduction – has been replaced by priorities that are all people oriented.  The number one priority is now greater employee productivity for 40% of property directors.  The number two priority (28%) is attracting and retaining the best talent.”

 

 

 

Website: Tiny Pulse
Article: If Women Are Better Leaders, Why Are They Still Underrepresented?
Link: http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/dw-leadership-qualities-women-underrepresented?utm_campaign=Blog+Announcement&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21046639&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9l84lZc6Fz2HI0yxr1OfdT6YsNa08ctjbZpQLgrGOuOoO3QiCaKsV_brQ35BolUblIHnEpLCxDkn1SLSStRE38xbD8UA&_hsmi=21046639
Author: Dora Wang

Comment: “[W]omen are largely underrepresented in leadership positions within companies. Not only is that an issue when it comes to social rights, but it actually may be a detriment to a company’s success.”

 

 

 

Website: International Business Times (India)
Article/Video: Glenn Elliott: CEO who shared £6.5m with staff gives his tips to keep employees happy
Link: http://www.ibtimes.co.in/glenn-elliott-ceo-who-shared-6-5m-with-staff-gives-his-tips-to-keep-employees-happy-641794
Author: Editor

Comment: “Tech entrepreneur and CEO Glenn Elliott made headlines in July after it was revealed he would be sharing £6.5m ($10.2m) with his staff after his firm Reward Gateway was acquired by US-based technology investors Great Hill Partners in a deal worth £140m.”

 

 

 

Website: Forbes
Article: The Secret To Engaged Employees, Especially Women And Millennials
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2015/08/04/the-secret-to-engaged-employees-especially-women-and-millennials/
Author: Homaira Kabir

Comment: “An increasing number of women and millennials make up today’s workforce and this demographic shift has only just begun. Understanding the needs of this segment of the population is key to employee engagement.”

 

 

 

Website: Airbo
Article: Are Bad Email Subject Lines Costing You Employee Engagement?
Link: http://blog.airbo.com/importance-of-email-subject-lines-4-best-practices/?utm_source=Airbo+Engagement+Hub&utm_campaign=5a9e450ec4-Blog+Post+August+6%2C+2015+Headlines&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1ee574556a-5a9e450ec4-356994217
Author: Vlad Gyster

Comment: “First impressions matter—even in emails. The subject line represents a critical piece of the employee engagement funnel.” “Here are four best practices to write an effective email subject line.”

 

 

 

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