Category Archives: Employee Engagement
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
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
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
Engage Your Staff with Creative Perks…
Times are tough and money is tight which can sometimes mean bonuses and raises are just not an option. How then can we reward individuals for a job well done? Continue reading
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
A MATTER OF TRUST
Create transparency; be candid with employees about company happenings. By doing this, you empower your employees while at the same time prevent rumors and negative gossip. Continue reading
Cultural Differences and the Impact on Survey Scores
Hispanics in the US, especially those who are more recent arrivals, give higher ratings in product surveys than their non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a study designed by Jeffry Savitz, President of Savitz Research.
‘Hispanics are taught from an early age that it is in poor taste or inappropriate to openly criticize or berate when asked their opinions,’ Savitz explains: ‘More research is needed to measure the effect of the ‘cultural lift’ on various categories and other factors.’
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Nuggets of Wisdom…
If you want to be perceived as a leader or someone of influence, assume the role; do not ask to be brought to the table. Continue reading
