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Better ways to measure employees than engagement

Better ways to measure employees than engagement | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Engaged employees don’t necessarily produce “great work” argues Gary Beckstrand of O.C. Tanner. Here are five key behaviors of employees who produce great work and how to encourage them.

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Here are the five key behaviors that employees who produce great work demonstrate: 

1)  They ask the right questions, like “How might this task/process/problem be made easier/faster/safer/better?” 
2) They go and see, which may mean standing on an assembly line or watching users interact with a product. 
3) They talk to an outer circle, gathering information and insight from a broad array of experts. 
4) They improve the mix, continually fine-tuning and improving upon their work. 
5) They deliver the difference, remaining laser-focused on positive outcomes.


..If we want to significantly boost business results in 2022, we’d be wise to set our sights on measuring, encouraging, inspiring, and increasing great work.
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Culture, purpose and pay will stem The Great Resignation

Culture, purpose and pay will stem The Great Resignation | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Leaders might feel superhuman powers are needed to retain their employees in 2022, as The Great Resignation rages on. However, my view is that stemming the tide of talent defections is within relatively easy reach for we mere mortal CEOs, so long as our organisations’ values, HR policies and management styles are calibrated in the […]

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Let's say it again...

Last spring Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index revealed that 41% of the workforce were considering leaving their employer. Meanwhile the US Labor Department recorded that 4 million people left their jobs in April 2021, and Jobsite found that 73% of US workers are considering quitting their jobs in 2022. In the UK, vacancies last autumn hit record highs with three in four saying they would look for new work in 2022.

No wonder businesses are scratching their heads for ways to retain their talent.
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2021 Global Burnout Study

2021 Global Burnout Study | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Now | Next | Beyond

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According to the 2021 Global Workplace Burnout Study by Infinite Potential, “Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed were experiencing burnout, up from 29.6 percent in 2020.” Women in middle-management roles had the highest level of burnout among all job levels.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Dealing with burnout is a priority in 2022, so building a culture of achievement, inclusion, and empathy with a dash of flexibility will be a must.
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Executives Say They’re Worried About Keeping Talent. Less Than A Third Say They’re Committed To Keeping Increased Pay.

Executives Say They’re Worried About Keeping Talent. Less Than A Third Say They’re Committed To Keeping Increased Pay. | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

A new survey by accounting and consulting giant PwC finds that 77% of C-suite executives say retaining talent is important for growth, but 31% say they plan to revisit compensation increases.

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WONDER WHAT YOUR FUTURE HOLDS? CONSIDER THIS “REVELATION”

WONDER WHAT YOUR FUTURE HOLDS? CONSIDER THIS “REVELATION” | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

The events of the last two years were unexpected, painful experiences shared uniquely by so many around the world – at the same time. They have forced us to ask a lot of really big questions, pivot on a dime and reassess life on the regular. This time of widespread questioning (and subsequent reassessment) might […]

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SIMPLY FASCNATING!

The events of the last two years were unexpected, painful experiences shared uniquely by so many around the world – at the same time. They have forced us to ask a lot of really big questions, pivot on a dime and reassess life on the regular. 

This time of widespread questioning (and subsequent reassessment) might justifiably be deemed the “The Great Revelation” because it marked a turning point, when “doing unto others as we would have them do unto us” jumpstarted desperately needed equilibrium for the planet and psychological equilibrium for all its people.

Prior eras of widespread questioning include “The Great War (1914-1918), “The Great Depression (1929-1934)” and “The Great Recession (2008-2012).” Of course, we won’t know for a few years if historians dare designate this time as worthy of “Great” status. 

But current conditions seem to meet the criteria: extraordinary struggles that span several years; pain and suffering affecting almost everyone around the globe. As a result, millions of people are in the position of questioning and reappraising their dreams, habits, values and life philosophies at the same time.
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Do your employees share your vision and purpose?

Belief in your organisation's vision and purpose are crucial elements in employee engagement. How can you create that buzz?

Karen Loftus's insight:
Your employees have four core motivations: 

A desire to understand the context for the work they do and how they make a difference. 

Wanting to feel part of something bigger than their own roles, teams or departments. 

Wanting an emotional attachment to the organisation and the work it does. 

A need to feel that there is alignment with what is said and what is done at all levels across their organisation.
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The Great Resignation has morphed into the Great Sabbatical

The Great Resignation has morphed into the Great Sabbatical | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Mid-career sabbaticals have tripled over the past four years—and the gap year is losing its stigma.

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“The Great Resignation has sort of been the Great Realization,”
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What work from home means for the climate and house prices

What work from home means for the climate and house prices | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

From climate change to political polarization, remote work could change it all — even for in-person workers.

Karen Loftus's insight:
look at this stat: 
Only 37 percent of jobs could be performed remotely full time (according to two University of Chicago economists), and those jobs have outsize purchasing power (accounting for 46 percent of all US wages by the same estimate).
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U.S. Employee Engagement Drops for First Year in a Decade

U.S. Employee Engagement Drops for First Year in a Decade | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Employees are less engaged than they were a year ago. See why the rise in disengagement calls for a return to the basics.

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For the first year in more than a decade, the percentage of engaged workers in the U.S. declined in 2021. Just over one-third of employees (34%) were engaged, and 16% were actively disengaged in their work and workplace, based on a random sample of 57,022 full- and part-time employees throughout the year. 

This compares with 36% engaged and 14% actively disengaged in 2020, a year with unprecedented highs and lows. 

 Employee engagement in the U.S., even amid the pandemic-driven disruptions of 2020, continued to pace upward, reinforcing a decade-long steady improvement pattern that led to record highs.

Additional Findings and Implications 
- Organizations have lost sight of the basics. 
- Managers and healthcare workers are less engaged.
- Many organizations had more engaged employees in 2021.

What you can do:
- Focus on the basics.
- Provide clear and frequent communication from leadership.
- Manage your managers.
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IT talent and the Great Resignation: 8 ways to nurture retention | The Enterprisers Project

IT talent and the Great Resignation: 8 ways to nurture retention | The Enterprisers Project | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

There's never been a better time for talent to explore new opportunities. To retain your top performers, consider this expert advice

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How to Keep Flight-Risk Employees From Joining the Great Resignation

How to Keep Flight-Risk Employees From Joining the Great Resignation | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Throughout the last year, a myriad of U.S. employees quit their jobs, leaving many positions unfilled. And today,…

Karen Loftus's insight:
1. Focusing on flexibility
2. Allowing remote work
3. Building individual development paths
4. Creating a healthy company culture
5. Teaching leadership skills
6. Hiring the employee your company needs
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Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth is a MacArthur “genius” grant winner, researcher, and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.

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The Great Rehiring: How businesses and executives can rise to the challenge

The Great Rehiring: How businesses and executives can rise to the challenge | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

The Great Rehiring is the result of several forces at work. It is essentially the effect of the collective pause that businesses and employees took at the start of the pandemic. Because of the changing nature of the workforce, companies were able to reevaluate what qualities they desired in their team members, while employees reevaluated […]

Karen Loftus's insight:
1, Focus on what new talent is looking for out of their next position.
2. Prioritize listening to the needs of current employees
3.Maintain workplace evaluations
4.Constantly innovate in-house strategies.
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The Employee Journey: A Hands-On Guide

The Employee Journey: A Hands-On Guide | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

The employee experience is a journey — and every interaction counts. See what that means inside your organization and beyond.

Karen Loftus's insight:
An exceptional employee experience results when employees have more than just a few great moments -- it's the result of frequent meaningful interactions over the course of their employment.

How to Optimize Your Employee Life Cycle
1. Measure the moments that matter.
2. Align your employee experience with your purpose, brand and culture.
3. Hire, train and develop great managers.
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Reason people want to keep working remotely

Reason people want to keep working remotely | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

New research from a professor of Leadership at George Washington University finds that remote work has emboldened some to disengage from their primary employers—sometimes without any remorse.   

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The Wall Street Journal recently published an article showing that some “homers”—those who eschew the office and prefer to work from home—have a secret: **They have two jobs.** 

The demands of working a full-time job from home were apparently not enough to prevent some from taking on an extra one.
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What Leaders Can Learn From The Great Resignation

What Leaders Can Learn From The Great Resignation | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

This is how you will attract and retain great people, even in the midst of the Great Resignation.

Karen Loftus's insight:
Here are three things any leader can do right now to help attract and keep great talent.

1. Focus on Creating Belonging at Work
2. Pivot Away from Business as Usual
3. Create a Culture of Caring
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5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports

5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Don’t wait until their exit interview to find out what they really think.

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Stay Interview questions:

1. How would you like to grow within this organization?
2. Do you feel a sense of purpose in your job?
3. What do you need from me to do your best work?
4. What are we currently not doing as a company that you feel we should do?
5. Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?
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Actions of a good boss turning into a bad boss

Actions of a good boss turning into a bad boss | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Micromanaging can be a slippery slope.

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7 of the most common courage-destroying behaviors:

1, Micromanagement.
2. Reacting with anger and judgment.
3. Caring only about the deliverables and not about the team as people.
4. Not reinforcing positive performance.
5.  Withholding negative feedback.
6. Ignoring their suggestions.
7. Not dealing with an underperforming or toxic teammate.

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Why are people quitting their jobs? Bad bosses, appreciation

Why are people quitting their jobs? Bad bosses, appreciation | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Workers may be planning their exits if they feel undervalued, aren’t allowed to express themselves, or don’t have respect for their supervisors.

Karen Loftus's insight:
The survey by PlanBeyond, a Seattle-based market research agency, indicated that feeling undervalued is a top reason for quitting across age and gender demographics

Here’s how the full list of reasons shook out: 
No appreciation: 21% 
Bad supervisor: 18% 
No freedom of expression: 16% 
Bad colleagues: 11% 
Being young: 10% 
Boring work: 9% 
No professional growth: 6% 
Unfair compensation: 6% 
Inflexible work arrangements: 3%
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This Google Veteran’s ‘Nudge Engine’ Startup Wants To Build Better Managers—And Has New Funding To Help Do It

This Google Veteran’s ‘Nudge Engine’ Startup Wants To Build Better Managers—And Has New Funding To Help Do It | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

HR tech platform Humu, cofounded by Laszlo Bock, announced a $60 million funding round as the hybrid workforce and "Great Resignation" prompts more demand for ways to help managers improve at their jobs.

Karen Loftus's insight:
Humu works something like a virtual personal coach, using artificial intelligence to mine employee surveys and other data inputs to identify which behavioral changes could help workers and employers reach their goals. It then sends workers tailored “nudges” which appear in email.
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The Antidote to Manager Burnout

The Antidote to Manager Burnout | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Your managers are more likely to experience burnout than the people they manage. See how to prevent it and improve organizational resilience.

Karen Loftus's insight:
The five most common challenges are: 
-  Unclear expectations. 
- Heavy workload and distractions.
- Job stress and frustrations. 
- Less focus on their strengths.
- Frustrating performance reviews.

PERKS of the Manager Experience
- Voice and involvement in decision-making.
- Autonomy and control over their work.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for development and career advancement.
- Motivating pay incentives.

Minimize the Negatives:
. Clarify expectations and involve managers in decision-making
. Right-size workloads and give managers control over their work
. Spur collaboration and reduce stress
. Develop managers and focus on their strengths
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Strategies to manage burnout

Strategies to manage burnout | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Accenture Interactive Global Marketing Services Lead Jeannine Falcone says leaders can learn from what Thrivers do differently. “After all, Thrivers are 40% more likely to perform better in revenue growth and profitability.”

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Connecting Return on Recognition (ROR) to Vision

Connecting Return on Recognition (ROR) to Vision | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it
How to make the connection between the investment in an employee recognition program and improved business outcomes and financial returns.
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"Entrepreneur Magazine said, “Company culture is more important than ever. It’s not that company culture was ever unimportant, but it’s quickly proving to be a “must-have” rather than a “nice-to-have.”

 The Strategic CFO explains that culture drives financial results by increasing employee value through these key drivers: 
..Performance 
....Productivity
 ......Retention
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How to get to know people on remote work

How to get to know people on remote work | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

UnitedLex’s chief commercial officer says his approach to cultivating culture has helped him set up a better 2022. Here are three more ideas to help you develop authentic relationships among employees in the virtual world.

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Making remote work meaningful takes being intentional. You have to be purposeful to elevate your culture and build connections.
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What is Job Satisfaction and Why is it Important?

What is Job Satisfaction and Why is it Important? | Employee Engagement | Scoop.it

Determining whether you are satisfied with your job, whether it is right for you and why that is important often involves personal reflection, which we discuss here.

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