Practical, people-centered ideas on management, engagement, and the people experience.
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Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.11.16 – 2015.11.20
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 Tiny Pulse: New Resource Hub: Introducing the TINYinstitute Comment: “The TINYinstitute is…
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Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.11.16 – 2015.11.20
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 employee engagement insights. Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk — especially in new…
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Dear [Insert Team Member Name]: Thank you!
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. In the United States, it is a day spent with family, eating turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie while watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and (American) football on TV. It is also a day to reflect on, acknowledge, and express our gratitude to others. Of the many ways to show gratefulness,…
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Employee Engagement Intelligence Briefing: 2015.11.09 – 2015.11.13
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 Institute for Public Relations: 10 Ways to Create a Corporate Culture…
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Veteran Employee Engagement Operative Insights: 2015.11.09 – 2015.11.13
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 employee engagement insights. Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends. — Walt…
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[Book Summary] Widgets: The 12 New Rules for Managing Your Employees As If They’re Real People by Rodd Wagner
On March 24, 2015, Rodd Wagner released Widgets: The 12 New Rules for Managing Your Employees As If They’re Real People. “People are not your greatest asset. They’re not yours, and they’re not assets.”1 They also aren’t FTEs (full-time equivalents), headcount, human capital, human resources, overhead, inventory, meatware, etc.2 “It is difficult to have the…