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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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SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE

Corporate Citizenship Redefined: Trust, Inclusion, and Responsibility

Josh Bersin: “I think we have entered a new era, one where corporations must act as citizens, and consider all that this implies. I believe we need a new model of “sustainable capitalism,” which brings together all the elements of citizenship, in a new form that corporations understand.” “Think about your company’s citizenship. Is it what you’d like it to be? I hope this article gives you some inspiration and new ideas.”




How to Invest in ALL Employees, Not Just #Millennials

upstartHR: “While there may be some minor generational differences in workplace preferences, the truth is ALL your people want to learn, grow, use their strengths and be recognized and appreciated for their efforts.” “This article is all about how to meet the varying needs of a diverse workforce.” 



Founder Of The Ritz-Carlton On Creating Purpose For Your Employees, Why It Matters, And How To Do It

The Future Organization: “My guest this week is Horst Schulze, Co-Founder and former President at the Ritz-Carlton and author of the new book, Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise. Horst is passionate about employee experience and you will hear him mention it several times throughout our conversation. the importance of giving employees a purpose, giving them context around why they are doing what they are doing and why it matters and helping them to feel like they belong are crucial elements that Horst use to build a successful brand. And he gives specific examples of how they did this at the Ritz-Carlton. He also feels that we have a leadership crisis–you will hear what that crisis is and what he suggests we do to fix it. We also discuss how hiring has changed, what Horst’s most difficult business decision was, and his take on Millennials.”



Welcome to the New Era of Hyper-Collaboration

Steelcase: “Hyper-collaboration is here and it’s redefining teamwork (and “me” work). So, what are the new rules and how can your team keep up in this fast-paced game? New research breaks it down.”



4 Reasons Why HR Chatbots are Key to Employer Brand Building

HR Technologist: “Standing out in a competitive job market is always difficult, not to mention that 30 percent of new hires will quit only 90 days after joining the organization! Clearly, your employer brand image is an essential component as you seek to attract and retain top talent. We share four reasons why HR chatbots could be the secret to deeper engagement, and how to leverage this technology for employer brand building.”



Employee Onboarding, Training, and Retention: Ideas on how to successfully train and integrate new hires into your culture.

Pallet Enterprise: “Onboarding Success: Two pallet companies share how they turn new hires into loyal employees through training that goes beyond the typical orientation.” 



The Best Way for HR to Empower Managers to Take the Reins on Engagement

Quantum Workplace: “The trick is getting managers to view employee engagement as a priority, not a burden or another task they have to accomplish. HR has to make engagement easy for managers – and that’s where employee engagement software comes in. Its many features allow HR to empower management and transform managers into the central drivers of workplace culture.”



8 Clues That a Candidate Will be an Exceptional Employee

LinkedIn Talent Blog: “Here are some clues hiring managers, recruiters, and sourcers can use to spot the Achiever Pattern when reviewing resumes or conducting an interview with a candidate.”



Does Employee Engagement Software Impact Retention? The Answer Might Depend On Who You Ask…

TinyPulse: “A key to better understanding employee retention might lie in understanding how HR professionals and non-HR employees alike feel about employee engagement initiatives as they relate to retention.”



What Is Talent Management? (+Why You Need It for Your HR Strategy)

G2 Crowd: “The job market is more competitive than ever, which means your job as an HR professional needs to evolve in order to keep up with the latest HR trends – and a great talent management strategy could be what helps you edge out the competition.”




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