Insights

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

  • Talking Employee Experience over Brunch

    About a month ago, I received a LinkedIn message from someone in Germany. Turns out, this individual was coming to the US on business and wanted to get together with a group of others working in employee experience. By the time he arrived, ten people in the NYC area that had agreed to meet for…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2018.03.05 – 2018.03.09

    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 updates.       “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE How Warby Parker Makes Every Point In Its Employee Lifecycle Extraordinary…

  • Veteran Operative Employee Engagement Insights: 2018.03.05 – 2018.03.09

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a compilation of last week’s employee engagement related wisdom from noted experts. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest veteran operative employee engagement insights.     Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards – the things we live by and teach our children –…

  • How Did I Not See This Coming?

    Within many companies, manager responsibilities are necessary to grow and advance. There are no other options available. That means a lot of people in up in roles for which they aren’t suited. The addition of leadership responsibilities requires a commitment from the individual and the company. The new manager must be willing to learn new…

  • Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2018.02.26 – 2018.03.02

    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 updates.     “These assets have been declassified and should be distributed to fellow “Agents” for review.”     SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE A $600 Billion Employee Engagement Problem Solved: Empathy Forbes: “Just Google “The…

  • Veteran Operative Employee Engagement Insights: 2018.02.26 – 2018.03.02

    I’m Simpson…Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement. Below is a compilation of last week’s employee engagement related wisdom from noted experts. Follow @agtinengagement to stay current with the latest veteran operative employee engagement insights.       We allow no geniuses around our Studio. – Walt Disney     In everyone’s life, at some time,…