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Tag: Employee Engagement

  • Prioritizing Employees by Engagement Level

    The most engaged… are first in line. Recently I read a blog post about email marketing and delivery, and that line struck me. Stick with me, because I think there’s an intriguing question it brings up. People that run companies and blogs often use delivery services to communicate with customers and readers. I use a tool…

  • Engagement Tip #49: Highlighting Employee Interests

    I talked previously about my jump to Republic Wireless. I love the phone and the service, but I also love following the company’s blog and learning more about who’s behind all of that greatness. Recently they shared a very unique idea that I wanted to explore today. At Republic, we aren’t actually corporate robots stored…

  • Unconventional HR Advice: Love Your People

    Last week I was listening to a business owner talk about how he leads his company. He talked through several areas he thought were pertinent, but one statement he made really stuck out. You have to love your people. -Zack Penney As I think back over my time as an HR professional, the times that…

  • Intuition is a Critical Skill for Great HR Pros

    Intuition, awareness, or whatever you want to call it–it’s a critical skill if you want to be a successful HR pro. I’m a fan of examples to prove my point, so let’s dive in! Seeing the needs of new employees Recently I was helping to onboard a new group of employees. We had won a…

  • Research Power: Anonymous vs. Confidential Surveys

    I like data. I like reviewing it, pulling out trends, and sharing insights. I also like when I get the opportunity to ask others what they like and get some anonymous feedback, because I believe that anonymity helps to improve the quality and quantity of responses. Recently I was listening to a podcast, and the…

  • Articulate Your Culture

    I talk about corporate culture often. Very often, in fact. You can tell what people value by what they talk about most often, so it’s no surprise that I believe a solid culture is one of the key ways to differentiate your organization. But there’s a problem with that. See, you have to know what…

  • Anonymous Review-Are You Worried?

    Recently one of our departments initiated an anonymous review to determine how the staff perceived its performance. There were questions on processes and people, and it generally revolved around the employees’ satisfaction with the performance of the department. It made me wonder a few things: Would HR be bold enough to initiate an anonymous review?…