About this time last year I published a post on my previous blog that I’d like to share with you now on ExchangeGain: the title of the post was Undercover Investor. The impetus in writing it was simple, really. A once and, I’m sure, future business owner myself, I look at every company the […] Read more… Read More»
Two recent surveys have revealed that a majority of American workers are not fully engaged in their jobs. As a leader, it’s important for you to strive to keep purpose and meaning in the lives of your staff; otherwise, your business will inevitably suffer. The first survey, conducted by Gallup beginning in the fourth quarter […] Read more… Read More»
It all starts with CARE. Communicate, Appreciate, Respect, Encourage. This is for everyone. Not just CEO’s and management. All employees. Communicate. Don’t hesitate. Reach out your hand. Introduce yourself. Say Hi. To everyone. Wear nametags. Learn all or as many names of employees as possible. Everyone loves to be addressed by their name. Smile. […] Read more… Read More»
I’ve been pursuing a new direction in my study of the enterprise lately, something I’ve cleverly dubbed “The Engagement Project” because it’s a project all about employee engagement. (Ehem). The project is based on a two-part questionnaire. Here it is: How do you like working at your present employer? Why? Even just the first […] Read more… Read More»
I am very proud of our company. We have had incredible success with more than three years of consecutive topline revenue growth. We have also received numerous industry awards for our innovative products and services. But what I am most proud of is that the Boston Business Journal and the Boston Globe have both recognized our company as one of the ‘best places to work’ in the Boston area in 2012. Our industry-best employee retention is one of the principle drivers of our company’s success, and from a CMO and Chief Customer Officer perspective, it is clear that customers want to do business with companies that have passionate, committed, and engaged employees…. Read More»
For the past month, Ted and I hosted some extraordinary thinkers who ruminated on the value, application and future of employee engagement. First we want to thank all who participated. We learn from you and are honored to share your voice on this important topic. This brings me to a question I want to […] Read more… Read More»
Social has taken away numerous connection barriers within the workplace, giving companies more direct access to not just push information out to their employees, but to actively engage in ongoing conversation with them and allow them to do the same. All the talk I see is about consumer engagement reaching out and creating conversation with […] Read more… Read More»
I call it the “Threshold Test.” It’s the questions we ask ourselves as we enter our workplace, whatever it might be. As we cross the threshold from off-duty to on-the-clock, we ask ourselves, “How much do I matter here? Is my work respected? Am I growing and learning? Do my ideas make a difference?” Even […] Read more… Read More»
Our friend and CEO Peter Aceto knows first hand about engagement. AT ING Direct Canada, Peter has helped guide the company to many awards, including Best Employer in Canada and one of Canada’s 19 best companies to work for. Such awards cannot be accomplished without the engagement of committed employees. Read on to learn a crucial […] Read more… Read More»
Too many of us bought into the belief that passion can’t exist at work. As we enter the final week of our “Winning Employees through Engagement” series, Scott Blanchard from The Ken Blanchard Companies® explores how purpose and passion are essential to engagement. We’re honored to have Scott be part of our series. Work passion […] Read more… Read More»
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