I’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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What is Employee Engagement? (+20 Best Tools for Pulse Surveys and Feedback)

G2Crowd: “Let’s discuss employee engagement, learn more about employee engagement, or surveys, and highlight some ideas and activities to increase employee engagement. And then we’ll get into the employee engagement software, list some common employee engagement software features and highlight the top rated employee engagement solutions to consider for 2019.”




Reducing the Communication Gap Between Employees and Management

Entrepreneur: “So remember, if your company doesn’t care enough to understand its employees, you’ll be face with disengagement, slow communication and, worse, people leaving. You can avoid this.”



How To Create A Diverse And Inclusive Culture: Insights From Dow Chemical’s Chief Inclusion Officer

The Future Organization: “This week’s guest is Karen Carter, CHRO and Chief Inclusion Officer at Dow Chemical. Join us as we talk about why more companies are hiring non-HR people to work in HR, how Dow measures diversity and inclusion (D&I), how D&I impacts engagement, advice to employees working at companies who aren’t doing enough for D&I and much more.”



12 Assessment Tools That Will Help You Hire the Best Candidates Quickly (and Fairly)

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “The fast-growing roster of online assessment tools holds the possibility of making the hiring process easier, more productive, and even more enjoyable, helping companies target candidates who have the skills and temperaments to be successful.” “Here are 12 tools to consider for assessing your candidates.”



Why Workforce Analytics Shouldn’t Start with the Data

Visier: “The secret to success is this: The story lies in the business issue, not in the data.”



Defining Company Culture: It’s About Business Performance, Not Free Meals And Game Rooms

Forbes: “When joblessness is at an all-time low and you’re competing for the brightest talent with the Googles and Amazons of the world, it makes sense to point out the all the cool perks you offer to show how you’re unique. There’s just one problem: While a greater emphasis is being placed on these attractive perks, they’re all too often being confused for a company’s culture or, even worse, being used as a Band-Aid solution to cover up a lack of defined culture.”



20 icebreaker games for work that are flexible and scalable

Culture Amp: “If you match thoughtful icebreaker ideas to the right work situations, they can encourage collaboration, boost employee engagement, and generate energy across the whole company. Not to mention they’re a ton of fun when done considerately. Below, we share our favorite icebreakers for a variety of work situations.”



Why more employers may be checking in with talent ‘every day’

HR Dive: “People analytics harnessed through a recognition and rewards platform can help managers and HR look at how an employee is being recognized by his or her team members in real time, she said. Managers can use that data to provide positive reinforcement to their employees on a regular, ongoing basis, while also making their regular check-ins and performance reviews more impactful.”



Employee Recognition That Has Impact

Online Rewards: “[A] comprehensive guide to creating an impactful employee recognition program.”



Happiness at work depends on your perspective

Zendesk Relate: “Research by the Pew Foundation shows that 30 percent of Americans see their jobs as just “something to get by.” The research also showed that being happy with your jobs tend to correlate with being happy with the rest of your life. So what do you do if you’re not happy with your job? Shift your perspective.”




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