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Bullies or Engaged Employees?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie Mattick Aug. 6, 2008.
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Tim,
This is a great idea so we can all share in the expertise that's on this site. I recently wrote a blog for Jobing.com, and it appeared in their online newsletter last week. The title of my blog is "Workplace Behavior Impacts Employee Engageme...
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- Who are you?
- As a speaker, author, performacne consultant, I present productivity enhancement programs with interactive techniques, including music and parodies, to make learning a fuin and memorable experience. Under my guidance, companies implement innovative learning programs that improve producitivty and job performance, as they build strong teams that work.
I hold a M.A.Ed., and an MBA, making me uniquely qualified to help businesses focus on results.
Blog: www.YourBusinessDetective.com.
Bonnie Mattick
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Consulting, speaking and writing about it.
- Website:
- www.YourLBusinessDetective.com">http://www.bonniemattick.com; blog: www.YourLBusinessDetective.com
- Where are you located?
- Phoenix, Az
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- At 6:57pm on July 31, 2008,
Bonnie Mattick said…
- I have been working on an article on employee engagement and this is a timely blog site for me.
Thank you,
- At 6:48pm on July 31, 2008,
David Zinger said… - Bonnie:
Welcome to the network. It looks like you've got a lot to offer and I look forward to your involvement and engagement in this network.
David
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Great word ownership, Kurt.
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Hi Leigh
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Angela,
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