Eric ChesterMay 7, 2015 Every manager has been told that it’s important to acknowledge, recognize, and reward their top performing employees. Unfortunately, most haven’t been coached on how to do this effectively. And if one of the goals is to get the performer to continue performing at a high level, the why has to be linked to the what. “You’ve … Continue reading How to Add Power to Employee Recognition to Guarantee a Repeat Performance
Andrew WilsonMay 2, 2015 A recent study from US-based management consultancy Hay Group suggests that there’s a tangible link between employee engagement and a company’s bottom line. That might seem relatively self-evident, but Hay Group went to a lot of trouble compiling this report so we should probably hear them out. Engaging hearts and minds: … Continue reading Employee Engagement Pays
Olivier ChoronApril 30, 2015 Have you given employee advocacy much thought? I’ll start by explaining what it is… Employee advocacy is the promotion of a brand through its employees. But the question is, how can this work for your brand? Here let me show you. Why involve employees? With two thirds of consumers buying decisions … Continue reading Enable Social Selling – Launch Employee Advocacy
Megan Van VlackApril 29, 2015 How many apps do you have on your mobile phone? In the marketplace today, there are over 1.3 million mobile apps to choose from. The mobile app universe is growing and shows no sign of slowing down. And the number of apps used for work — whether approved or unapproved … Continue reading The Hook Model: The First Step To Designing The Employee Engagement Experience
Andrew KollerApril 17, 2015 Today’s best business leaders know that they are leading their teams through previously uncharted territory fraught with hazards like hostile competition, prospects that are slow to buy and ever changing technology landscape. It’s a tough gig, but not one that’s new to leadership. For example, two hundred years ago, Lewis and … Continue reading Employee Engagement Success Comes From Great Leadership
Jacob ShriarApril 13, 2015 Most people reading this probably watch the hit tv show The Walking Dead, with nearly 16 million people tuning in for their season finale. In case you haven’t seen it before, it’s about an apocalyptic world dominated by zombies. But zombies don’t only exist on TV, they can be found in … Continue reading The Working Dead: The Cost Of Low Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Margaret JacobyApril 9, 2015 Running a successful small business has many components that must run in sync. I think we can all agree that one of the most important advantages of any small business is its people. When the workforce is in tune the business can flourish. However, having a team that runs at peak … Continue reading 9 Tips for Effective Employee Review Meetings
Personal Branding BlogApril 6, 2015 To build championship performance in any environment, whether it be on the athletic field or in business, organizational leaders need to evaluate team members (athletes or employees) for three key attributes: Ability Attitude Aptitude Now, if you read the article two weeks ago Creating Championship Performance in Small Business Workplaces … Continue reading 3 Attributes of a Championship Employee
Jacob ShriarApril 6, 2015 Employee surveys are great, but they don’t mean much if no one’s participating. Companies often spend an incredible amount of time and energy on creating employee surveys, but there is usually very low participation. Based on research I’ve seen, 30% is the average response rate for employee surveys. I think that … Continue reading How To Improve Employee Survey Participation Rates
Megan Van VlackApril 6, 2015 Employee engagement is key to company performance, leading to positive effects such as higher productivity, improved work quality, and decreased job turnover. But even though research shows that employee engagement is at its highest since 2000, only about 30 percent of U.S. employees report feeling engaged in their jobs. According … Continue reading Why is Employee Engagement So Important? Insights from Gallup Research
