Author Archives: TNS Employee Insights

Are Engaged Employees Healthier?

I came across this interesting question posed to one of our partners, Hewitt Associates, on the links between health and well-being and employee engagement and I thought I would share an excerpt below written by their national lead on organizational … Continue reading

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Stakeholder Management in Practice…

How do key stakeholders view their relationship with your organization? What do customers, employees, business partners, shareholders and the general public expect from you? In today’s business environment, successful organizations understand the importance of building strong relationships with all stakeholder … Continue reading

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Recognition and Its Link to Employee Engagement…

Help managers understand that their behaviors impact employee engagement and, ultimately, the bottom line of the organization.
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Personal Values and Organizational Values – Have You Measured Yours?

People use values to guide them through their daily life – both inside and outside of the work environment.  Successful organizations find ways to tap into those values in order to make positive impacts on people’s behaviors and attitudes in … Continue reading

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Just Say NO!!!

At some point, we’ve all been part of successful teams that incorporate and value a variety of viewpoints, including those people who raise objections. Continue reading

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The Strength of HR

Recently, I came across a copy of HR magazine from November 2008 on my nightstand. (O.K., so you could say I’m more that a bit behind in my bedside reading but anyway…)  I read a piece that is so relevant … Continue reading

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Action Planning – Keys to Meaningful and Lasting Changes from Employee Survey Results

It is imperative that employees see the connection or link between the survey results and actions taken. Making those connections will allow employees to feel that their voice is heard and help them feel that their feedback is valued.
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If You Build It, Will They Come?

There is nothing worse for an employee than to take the time to complete a survey and have issues and concerns brought to light, then its results be ignored. Continue reading

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Think Creatively When it Comes to Cost Reductions in HR

Consider Alternatives Before Layoffs. Layoffs are one of the most common HR cost-cutting tactics during tough times, and they may not be entirely necessary. However, workforce reductions have a significant impact on employee morale. Additionally, this step could end up costing the company if these skills are difficult to replace when the economy picks up.

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