Insights

Practical, people-centered ideas on management, engagement, and the people experience.

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.09.21 – 2015.09.25

    I’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: Tiny Pulse Article: Every Single Employee Onboarding Tip You’ll Ever Need…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.09.21 – 2015.09.25

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a collection of last week’s employee engagement related insights from noted experts. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest employee engagement wisdom.         In this volatile business of ours, we can ill afford to rest on our laurels, even to pause in…

  • Is Holacracy the Answer to Employee Engagement?

    Imagine that you have a clear understanding of the roles you fill and have the accountability and authority to perform those roles however you see fit…and no one can tell you how to or what to do. Would that engage you?  Does it sound like a fantasy?  Actually, it’s a reality at Zappos and 300+…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.09.14 – 2015.09.18

    I’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: Customer Think Article: How Leaders Create Buy-In, Accountability & A High…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.09.14 – 2015.09.18

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a collection of veteran operative insights from the previous week. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest employee engagement insights.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     Disneyland is not just another amusement park. It’s…

  • The 9 Most Important Phrases to Improve Employee Engagement

    Employee engagement is top of mind for many leaders, yet there is a disconnect when it comes to actually addressing it given that only 30% of the workforce is engaged. Some companies choose to use surveys, some establish recognition systems, and some increase their communication efforts. While these all help, they affect little change in…