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TLNT, 11/4/2011, Irvine, Derek Bullying is a topic that much deserved attention for children. What about adults at the workplace though? According to TLNT, and research from CBS Moneywatch reflects the effects of bullying on productivity and engagement on the person that is being bullied. “A disrespectful behavior automatically triggers a squirt of cortisol into… [Read More]
USA Today, 10/28/11, Petrecca, Laura The Great Place to Work Institute examined factors for a standout workplace and released it’s list of global companies and keeping employees “happy”. Among the winners were NetApp, Microsoft, Fedex and, of course, Google. According to Pete Foley with Mercer Consulting confirms that if pay if way out of line, it is… [Read More]
Wall Street Journal, 10/24/2011. In October 24th’s Journal Report on Leadership, the Wall Street Journal share 5 tips to maximize recruiting efforts with Facebook: 1. Use professional-networking apps built for Facebook: Companies such as BranchOut allows users to create professional looking resumes that recruiters can leverage 2. Ask Employees to contact their Facebook friends who… [Read More]
Join Bob Kelleher and The Employee Engagement Group for “How to Facilitate a Team/Business Workshop” on December 7th, 2011. You will learn how to: Determine the current state of your business or team, resulting in a specific benchmark Define the future direction of the business or team with direct ties to organizational goals and strategies Identify key strengths… [Read More]
Bradley, Anthony, McDonald, Mark, 10/17/11 In this Harvard Business Review article, 6 attitudes are identified that leaders adopt towards social media. Which attitude does your organization embrace? Folly: Leaders believe that social media has little or no business value Fearful: Leaders believe that social media is a threat to productivity, compliance and almost everything else… [Read More]
TIME, 8/29/2011 Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, are bringing their leadership and military lessons back home. There is a lot of publicity about veterans returning home with PSTD, domestic violence issues, and depression. However, veteran leadership stories should take notice. Among them include: Captain Jeremiah Ellis (4thInfantry Division on southern Afghanistan) worked with First Sergeant Jack Robinson, to learn how… [Read More]
Forbes.com Lesson #1: Know What Business You Are In: Schultz believes, that although their product is coffee, it is not their business. Their business is the people business, which means treating their employees with respect and dignity..it’s all about the human connection. Lesson #2: Make An Emotional Connection With Your Customers: Through rapid growth, Starbucks lost… [Read More]
PRESS RELEASE: The Employee Engagement Group announces partnership with SilkRoad Technologies CHICAGO, IL & WALTHAM, MA – September 28, 2011 – SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, The Employee Engagement Group, a leading talent management consulting firm, announced today they have entered into a collaborative partnership, combining The Employee… [Read More]
Raymond Gilmartin wrote a poweful article for HBR, CEO’s Need a New Set of Beliefs. Gilmartin reflected on what CEO’s have been focused on in the past (maximizing shareholder value). However, he emphasizes what CEO’s should be focused on. Below are a couple of his beliefs, along with EEG ‘s (Employee Engagement Group) views that mirror Gilmartin’s. … [Read More]
Julie Gebauer, Managing Director for Towers Perrin leads their Workforce Effectiveness practice. Their Global Workforce study showed that: Barely 1 in 5 employees are (21%) are engaged on the job 8% are fully disengaged The remaining 71% fall into 2 categories: Enrolled (partially engaged) and Disenchanted (partially disengaged) There is a clear connection between engagement… [Read More]
