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The HR Metric You’re Not Measuring (But Should Be)
Globoforce
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
New research suggests employee engagement may not tell the whole story of the employee experience at work. For years, HR leaders and professionals have been laser-focused on measuring and improving employee engagement. And we’ve been focused on engagement for good reason—it’s linked to lower turnover, fewer safety incidents, and lower absenteeism.
The Dark Side of Collaboration
Globoforce
AUGUST 17, 2016
But new research suggests that it’s happening disproportionately and could be costing us our best employees. They found that managers and employees are spending 50% more time in collaborative activities and 80% of their time in meetings, on the phone, and responding to emails. What happens to those 3 to 5% of employees? Social Capital: What It Is and Why Your Employees Need It.
The ROI of Inclusion and Belonging
Globoforce
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Leadership is supportive of individual perspectives and is transparent, communicative, and engaging …Conversely, older generations define inclusion as the acceptance and tolerance of demographically diverse individuals. Employees look to whether…they are part of formal and informal networks…this second level of inclusion is about having a voice and feeling connected.”. RELATED POSTS.
Beyond Satisfaction: On Engaging and Thriving as Leaders
Globoforce
DECEMBER 16, 2015
We spend a lot of time in HR and management talking about employee engagement. Or are some of us just talking about employee satisfaction? And why is the difference between the two terms so important to gaining that competitive edge and retaining employees? How well understood is engagement? We have seen all sorts of measures being labeled as engagement.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace
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Connecting People: How Cisco Used Social Recognition to Transform Its Culture
Globoforce
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
While at HR Tech in October, Claire Gray, senior director of global compensation at Cisco Systems (a Globoforce customer), presented a session titled, “How Cisco Fuels a Culture of Innovation for Employees.”. It’s our aspiration of how we want to be and how we want our employees to feel. Are there any employee stories you can share? It was very private and hidden. He loves it.
Globoforce WorkHuman Research Institute and IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Unveil a New Employee Experience Index
Globoforce
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Click the image to download the report and learn which practices create more human employee experiences. Which factors contribute to a more human employee experience in the workplace? Thus, we are now in a time when work can be a more rewarding experience for employees. New Employee Experience Index from @globoforce and @IBMSmtWorkforce #workhuman Click To Tweet. Vigor.
[New Report] How to Make a Business Case for Social Recognition
Globoforce
AUGUST 4, 2016
More than 50% of employees would stay longer in their jobs if they felt more appreciation from their boss. engaged employees for every actively disengaged employee in 2010-2011 experienced 147% higher earnings per share compared with their competition. SHRM/Globoforce Employee Recognition Survey). It boosts employee happiness. And that’s just one study.
Guest Blog: Why We Need “Work Friends”
Globoforce
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
For those who might not be familiar, the Gallup Q12 is a survey that measures employee engagement. It’s consists of 12 statements that measure what matter to employees. As a human resources professional, I believe it is important for employees to have friends at work. Will employees still respect HR and view us as being fair? So, having work friends is important.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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How Crowdsourcing Changes the Game for Performance Management
Globoforce
AUGUST 11, 2016
How can you leverage crowdsourcing to get a better picture of an employee’s performance? As author of more than 120 articles and ten books based on his research, Gerry has a wealth of knowledge to share on the effects of new HR technology on total rewards, performance management, employee engagement, and talent management. This was not practical in the paper era. management.”
[WEBINAR] Moving From Engagement to Experience in 2016
Globoforce
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Many of us in HR are laser-focused on employee engagement. But does measuring engagement really cover the full spectrum of employee experience? Is there more we can do in 2016 to give that “wow” experience to our employees? What if HR adopted a similar approach to the employee experience? Errors in how we’re pursuing engagement (and how to fix them).
Are Annual Employee Surveys Dead?
Globoforce
OCTOBER 24, 2014
What a fantastic way to get a real-time sense of the employee mood, or quick answers to your burning organizational questions! That means in the future you may rely a lot more on pulse surveys than annual engagement surveys. Digitally ambient data –This is the mining of data from the digital footprint employees leave in the workplace (emails, etc). Maybe you did too?
A Call for Autonomy This 4th of July
Globoforce
JUNE 30, 2016
What’s more, it creates transactional employees who give less of themselves to your company. Rock writes, “people who feel betrayed or unrecognized at work…experience it as a neural response, as powerful and painful as a blow to the head…they also limit their commitment and engagement.”. Increase engagement. Give employees frequent opportunities for social connection.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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employees have the knowledge and skills. in the seat, driving performance gaps and employee. people manager can improve employee performance. by 25%, employee engagement by 52%, and employee. Engage: Sue is one of the 5%. She’s fully engaged in her development process because she wants to get better. improve employee performance. We’re.
The ROI of Recognizing Service Anniversaries
Globoforce
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Employee engagement impacts the bottom-line. One of the reasons that companies are focused on employee engagement is because engagement is directly linked to bottom-line profits. According to Gallup, high levels of employee engagement can boost productivity and profitability 20% or more. And effort is a core element in employee engagement.
[Last Chance] Case Study Webinar: How Recognition Drives Engagement at Baystate Health
Globoforce
JULY 26, 2016
So much so, that he recently wrote an article for Harvard Business Review on the subject—“Recognizing Employees is the Simplest Way to Improve Morale.” In it, he shares that he’s undergoing treatment for cancer and consulting a leading oncologist at a world-renowned medical center: She said she’s been at the same hospital for more than 40 years. Register today. on its one-year anniversary.
Gartner’s New Report on Recognition Technology
Globoforce
JUNE 26, 2015
Have you had a chance to look at the new report /technology overview Gartner has published on Employee Recognition and Rewards Software? Does your company still use a spreadsheet program to track employee recognition and rewards? ” Most of us know that recognition for a job well done is a proven method for increasing morale and engagement.
Fixing Your Total Rewards Mix: Tom McMullen Q+A (Part 2)
Globoforce
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Get insights from Tom McMullen on finding the right mix of rewards for employees. Which reward programs provide the greatest impacts and ROI for employees? What role does peer recognition play in driving engagement? collaboration, operational excellence, innovation) can really engage the workforce. “Peer recognition programs…can really engage the workforce.”
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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performance and developing employees? managers do not clearly set expectations, employees don’t feel set up for success. And if it later turns out than an employee. employee may then feel, often justifiably, that they did “the best I could” or “what. our ability to develop employees has never. At the same time, younger employees. help employees avoid.
Is Employee Engagement REALLY Worth It? [Infographic]
HighGround
MAY 3, 2016
How do you know if employee engagement is really worth the investment in tools in programs to help improve it? Some stats included: $11B is lost annually due to employee turnover. A 5% increase in employee engagement results in a 3% increase in sales. Learn more about how you can create a company culture focused on continuous, real-time feedback and engagement.
Improve Employee Engagement Using Neuroscience
Get Hppy
JUNE 27, 2016
Employee engagement can be a constant struggle for many leaders. They need to be thinking of new ways to keep employees engaged in order to increase job satisfaction, productivity, and retention. One of the growing factors in employee engagement is neuroscience. Curious to know how you can improve employee engagement using neuroscience?
The Necessity of Creativity in Employee Engagement
Get Hppy
AUGUST 7, 2016
Your employees want to feel connected to your organization in a meaningful way. There are many things you can do to “kick it up a notch” and rekindle the excitement and passion your employees have for your company. When working on long-term projects, assign employees from different departments to work together in tackling the task. Employee engagementMix it up.
Designing Effective Employee Engagement Activities
Get Hppy
JANUARY 14, 2016
Whether you’re the CEO of a small startup, or the leader of a large company, employee engagement should be one of your priorities. Smart leaders understand that and they also realize that the only way employee engagement strategies are going to work is if they are connected to business strategy. How do you make engagement happen? We call these engagement drivers.
Going for Employee Engagement Gold
HighGround
AUGUST 10, 2016
Here are some parallels between the Olympics and the employee engagement in the workplace. In the same way athletes, coaches and host cities prepare for years prior to the Olympics, your employee engagement approach takes time, re-tooling and dedication. Increasing employee engagement is an ongoing effort that can never be marked as “complete” on your checklist. Your strategy must be a continuously “practiced” for your organization to be fully engaged. So practice, practice, practice and go for the engagement gold. It Requires Preparation.
Wanna Calculate Your Employee Engagement ROI?
15Five
JUNE 16, 2016
The #1 topic on the minds of CEOs and senior HR leaders is ‘culture & engagement,’ according to Deloitte’s 2015 Global Human Capital Trends Report. Employee engagement can be defined as proactively and passionately adding value while aligning with the company mission. Employee engagement is not a “nice to have.” ” ].
Employee Engagement Discussion Cartoon
David Zinger
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Monday mirth to start your week from John Junson (@junson) the Employee Engagement Network resident cartoonist. David Zinger is an employee engagement speaker and expert. Employee Engagement David Zinger Employee Engagement Speaker discuss discussion employee engagement cartoon John Junson employee engagement cartoonist
Employee Engagement: You are not a Statistic
David Zinger
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Every day there is a new statistic generated that bemoans the dismal state of employee engagement. David Zinger is an employee engagement speaker and expert who resides in Winnipeg Canada and engages with others around the world. Employee Engagement David Zinger Employee Engagement Speaker Paul Kalanithi statistics and employee engagement When Breath Becomes Air
Complain Your Way to Better Employee Engagement
Get Hppy
JULY 14, 2016
Businesses run the risk of hurting productivity and employee engagement by ignoring complaints or actively discouraging complaining. While most forms of complaining can be damaging, there is one type of complaining that businesses should not only accept, but also encourage, because it leads to better employee engagement. Employee engagement
Mentoring Programs – Do They Improve Employee Engagement?
Get Hppy
JULY 4, 2016
According to the latest Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report from SHRM, 55 percent of employees feel that ownership of their work (i.e. the ability to apply their skills and abilities) is an important factor contributing to how engaged they feel at work. Making Mentorship About Employee Engagement. Employee engagementGoal setting.
Employee Engagement: Against Happiness
David Zinger
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Employee Engagement: Think Different #2. have maintained for years that engagement is an invitation not an imposition. We don’t make someone else engaged. People are not machines and you can’t pull levers or push drivers to engage them. If you want to engage, invite do not coerce. And ” I couldn’t agree more.
5 Personal Benefits of Employee Engagement -
Decision-Wise
MARCH 30, 2016
In the past, as we conducted workshops on employee engagement , we found that we needed to show the organization the benefits of an engaged workforce. Download employee engagement survey. Over the past several years, however, it’s apparent that the message—employee engagement increases organization performance—has sunk in. What’s in it for me? SHRM).
Employee Engagement Monday Mirth: Are You Worthy?
David Zinger
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Employee Engagement cartoon by my good friend John Junson. David Zinger is an employee engagement expert and speaker who believes we must be able to laugh at ourselves. Employee Engagement David Zinger Employee Engagement Speaker employee engagement cartoon employee engagement strategy test John Junson cartoon
What Employee Engagement Is Not -
Decision-Wise
MAY 17, 2016
Many definitions are thrown around today to describe employee engagement. However, this creates a good deal of confusion as many try to define engagement for their particular organization. Let’s address what employee engagement is not first: Employee Engagement is not Satisfaction. Employee Engagement is not Happiness.
What Can Leaders do About Employee Engagement?
ATD Human Capital
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
workers are considered engaged in their jobs. Sally, on the other hand, is part of the 68 percent who are considered either not engaged or actively disengaged in their jobs. What Does It Mean to Be Engaged? As a report by Institute of Employment Studies states, the ability to grow and take on new jobs makes employees feel valued, which is the strongest driver of engagement.
INFOGRAPHIC: 8 Employee Engagement Mythbusters
Decision-Wise
JANUARY 6, 2016
With more organizations becoming aware of the importance of engagement , the media coverage of the topic has become widespread and more scholarly. This, Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and researcher Steven Kramer shared some of the results from a project in which they collected more than twelve thousand diary entries from 238 employees at seven companies. Amabile and Kramer write: Managers can help ensure that people are happily engaged at work. Doing However, they can also confuse readers who don’t understand the concept of engagement. Doing so isn’t expensive.
Four Steps to Compare Your Business Results to Employee Engagement -
Decision-Wise
MAY 31, 2016
Organizations struggle to quantify the impact engaged employees have on business results. Intuitively, it’s a no-brainer– engaged employees cost less and produce more. Many studies and reports support that hunch: engaged companies have stronger levels of profitability, and retain their employees. Download Employee Engagement Survey Sample.
What is Employee Engagement?
WeSpire
JULY 13, 2016
According to Gallup, employee engagement is crucial for successful business outcomes, especially those related to productivity, ongoing profitability and customer loyalty. However, despite it’s obvious importance, there are still a lot of people asking, “What is employee engagement?”. Kevin Kruse , professor at Princeton and author of Employee Engagement 2.0
The (New) Definition of Employee Engagement
Grovo HR
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Employee engagement has been one of the most talked-about topics in human capital management for twenty-five years. On the whole, all of us who talk about ’employee engagement’ are broadly talking about the same concept, even if it’s easier to identify in practice than to dissect and name. Engaged employees are more motivated than disengaged employees.
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