declassified - 1415 - top secret crossed outI’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement.  Below is the latest briefing on employee engagement intelligence. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest updates.

 

 

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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

How to Design a Talent Management Roadmap

Saba: “Just like a coach knows an athlete’s skills and when to engage them, pull them out of the game or encourage further development, an organization’s talent management strategy is all about knowing who you have on your team, their skills, and when and where you need them the most. For organizations, the leadership and HR act as the coach.” “In our view, talent management is an interlock of programs, all with the same goals – to attract, engage and retain top-performing people with the right skills and fit to meet organizational needs today and in the future.” “Our model is simple. We use the [6] steps below to guide discussions with our customers and get them thinking about their strategies and initiatives to execute on them.”

 

 

 

The Secret to a Happy Workplace: Ron Friedman Q+A

Steelcase: “Dr. Ron Friedman is an award-winning social psychologist, author and leader of ignite80, an organization dedicated to helping leaders improve employee engagement in their creative spaces.Friedman’s book, The Best Place to Work, turns thousands of academic studies into practical tips anyone can use to transform their office into a happy workplace. He sat down with 360 to share what works and what doesn’t when it comes to offering people a great place to work.”

 

 

Sweetgreen’s CEO On Creating A Meaningful Company Culture And Positively Impacting The Surrounding Community

The Future Organization: “On today’s episode I interview Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder & CEO of Sweetgreen. Sweetgreen has a very strong company culture that focuses on passion and purpose. Jonathan and his co-founders, Nathaniel Ru and Nicolas Jammet have done an amazing job, not just fostering a meaningful employee experience for their people, but also in creating a great experience for their customers that goes above and beyond. They are on a mission – not just a job. There is a greater purpose – both as a company and community perspective.”

 

 

How Leaders Can Help Managers Keep Managing Through Layoffs

Gallup: “No industry and no place is immune to economic uncertainty. More U.S. companies shut down every year than start up, and the current upswing in mergers and acquisitions will almost certainly lead to layoffs. Inevitably, managers are going to be forced to choose which people to fire.” “Leaders can help those managers get through it with grace and human dignity as they work to keep productivity and performance up. Or leaders can make a bad situation worse. It all depends on the tools they’re able to give managers to navigate a layoff.”

 

 

Best Bosses: Where Do You Fall on the List?

HR Daily Advisor: “A recent study by OfficeTeam sought to understand which workers are happiest or unhappiest with their bosses by region. The research revealed that over 80% of workers are satisfied with their managers. The highest rating locations were Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. The worst were Boston, Phoenix, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, and Detroit.”

 

 

Enabling Better Employee Experiences and Collaboration to Fuel Bottom-Line Benefits

CMS Wire: “What is clear is that businesses need to shift their approach and make DX more than just a buzzword. They must fully understand and embrace the notion of what’s possible — and the steps necessary to enable this transformative change.”

 

 

How to Shape What People Say About You When You’re Not in the Room, According to this Banking Exec

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “On the road to becoming a successful businesswoman, author of the books “Expect to Win” and “Strategize to Win,” mother, and accomplished Gospel artist, Carla has gained experiences that she has distilled down into her ‘pearls of wisdom.’” “Carla shared her pearls with a crowd of 4,000 at Talent Connect 2018 and it’s safe to say she inspired everyone in the audience.”

 

 

If Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast, Why Are Most Corporate Cultures Starving?

Forbes: “If there’s one true silver bullet that can help a company succeed, it’s corporate culture. When it’s nurtured, everything thrives: engagement rates, revenue, employee retention and team morale. The alternative? Well, I think it speaks for itself.”  “Here are my top tips for reviving your company’s culture, no matter what challenges you might be facing.”

 

 

Employee Experience vs. Engagement

Gallup: “Employees want jobs that fit their lifestyle, give them opportunities to grow, and connect them to greater meaning and purpose. At the same time, the workplace is more transparent than ever. Interactions at work can quickly go viral, and former employees can leave reviews about past employers on social media. The consequences for employer brands can be severe. For these reasons, many employers have begun focusing on improving their employee experience.”

 

 

6 Mistakes New Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them

Inc.: “While we often hear that taking risks and learning from failure is essential to growth and success, optimal leadership development happens when we learn from others. As a new leader, you need to level up quickly, so take note of these six critical mistakes that first-time leaders often make — and the strategies you need to sidestep them.”

 

 

 

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