Insights

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

  • The Fixation on Digital Communication over Direct Communication

    I play a game each day. Wherever I am, I count the number of people using their mobile devices.  And then I count the number of people actually talking directly to each other. Guess which one wins?   On the subway, I’ve gotten as high as 15 consecutive people on their devices; some were listening…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.06.29 – 2015.07.03

    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: Business News Daily Article: The 4 Things That Keep Employees Interested In…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.06.22 – 2015.06.26

    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 insights.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     I believe in being a motivator. – Walt Disney  …

  • 2015 Workforce Live! NYC – Recap Part II

    Workforce Live! NYC took place on April 8, 2015 with a lineup of eight speakers who presented on HR matters in a fast-moving, TED-talk style. In 2015 Workforce Live! NYC – Recap Part I, I gave a summary of the first four presentations. The following is Part II of the event recap.  Remember, the Spring 2015…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.06.22 – 2015.06.26

    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: Entrepreneur Article: 5 Ways Women Tend to Be More Engaging Bosses Link:…

  • Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.06.15 – 2015.06.19

    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 insights.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     I have been up against tough competition all my life.…