(CC) Rob Legato
This inspiring TED talk by Rob Legato might be derived from the entertainment industry, but the ethics and pride of workmanship that are the backbone of the talk cross subject lines. [Read more...]
How Employees Fuel their Workday [INFOGRAPHIC]
By 05/17/12
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This Mindflash infographic shows the various ways in which employees fuel their workday — from gas for their cars to coffee and lunch — and how employers can better meet these demands. [Read more...]
3 Warning Signs a Top Employee is About to Quit
By 05/15/12
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Even managers who focus on culture and motivation are sometimes unable to retain high-performance team members. Here are three warning signs that indicate a top employee is getting ready to quit. [Read more...]
How Employee Engagement Leads to Productivity
By 05/9/12
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Many managers read all the talk about employee engagement and think that happy employees will automatically level up their productivity; unfortunately, managing performance isn’t that simple. [Read more...]
Tracking Employee Burnout? Measure ‘Rust-Out’ Like Barclays
By 04/11/12
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We’re all familiar with employee burnout, but Barclays UK Retail and Business Banking uncovered another productivity-killing phenomenon in its latest employee engagement surveys: worker “rust-out.” [Read more...]
Employee Engagement Levels Rise, But They’re Still Pathetic [STUDY]
By 03/30/12
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Employee engagement levels are up slightly in March 2012 over September 2011, according to the latest National Norms Survey by Modern Survey, but frankly, the numbers are still embarrassingly low. [Read more...]
Monday Must-Reads: Employee Feedback Methods
By 03/26/12
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Managers and employees alike often dread performance reviews, but when done effectively, they’re vital to company growth. [Read more...]
Monday Must-Reads: Employee Morale
By 03/12/12
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Employee morale directly influences team productivity and efficiency, and today’s must-reads focus on how to keep your office motivated. [Read more...]
Why People Hate Their Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]
By 02/23/12
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This infographic by TheFit.com illustrates research on why people hate their jobs. [Read more...]
Engaged Employees Catalyze Economic Growth
By 02/17/12
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An excerpt from Jim Clifton’s “The Coming Jobs War” makes a fascinating assertion: engaged employees catalyze economic growth, and high-energy workplaces are thus poised to save America. [Read more...]
Are You Chasing Your Best Workers Away?
By 02/15/12
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Earlier this week, Brian Kibby shared a truth that will be hard for many managers to swallow: they are chasing their best workers away. [Read more...]
Employee Engagement is a Three-Legged Stool
By 01/21/12
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Leigh Steere recently reviewed “Everything’s a Project” by Ben Snyder and introduced one of the book’s core concepts: Employee engagement is a three-legged stool. [Read more...]
21 Million Americans to Quit Jobs in 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By 01/17/12
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Some 21 million Americans will quit their jobs in the next 12 months, which will cost employers over $2 billion. [Read more...]
Daniel Pink: How to Institute a Results-Only Work Environment
By 01/11/12
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Yesterday, I shared compensation-centric highlights from this week’s #HRBookChat Twitter book chat, which featured Daniel Pink; today’s follow-up post focuses on Pink’s tips to institute a results-only work environment. [Read more...]
Daniel Pink on Employee Compensation and Engagement
By 01/10/12
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On Monday night, “Drive” author Daniel Pink participated in the #HRBookChat Twitter chat; his insights on employee compensation and engagement were especially apt. [Read more...]
