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Why Are US Employee Engagement Levels So Low?
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This is a question I keep coming back to....and never quite finding an answer which satisfies. I draw this conclusion from two data sets, the first of which provides an absolute perspective, the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Bashford Mar 29, 2010.
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David Bowles commented on David Bowles's blog post A Troubling Issue in Consultants' Employee Engagement Trend Data: Why Do They Disagree?"Just to follow on and finish the thoughts....I think it's great that you're going to have open source data available; the fragmentation of this business is such that this is hard to imagine under normal circumstances. In the end …"
David Bowles commented on David Bowles's blog post A Troubling Issue in Consultants' Employee Engagement Trend Data: Why Do They Disagree?"Hello Jason, I'm really glad to hear from you on this subject. Actually I think it's great when somebody goes back to an old post and adds to the conversation. Sometimes I think this is rather esoteric but when I consider the number of…"
David Bowles left a comment for Jason McPherson"Jason, very hono(u)red to be your friend here...look forward to seeing what you have to say and very glad to have this contact!
David"
Jason McPherson commented on David Bowles's blog post A Troubling Issue in Consultants' Employee Engagement Trend Data: Why Do They Disagree?"Sorry about the late comment David. You make some great points. I have been troubled by the way benchmarks are used in this area for some time also, and especially considering the data is closed and not open to any external scrutiny either. This is…"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion Can you prove or demonstrate the connection between employee engagement and performance?"Jason I don't have time to pull out the best studies this week, so a read of the book is recommended. Its still the only one which covers morale, engagement and performance in depth. Of course we had no idea about the correlation-causation…"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion Can you prove or demonstrate the connection between employee engagement and performance?"Jake I have not seen such circular studies but they do sound pretty useless. The only performance outcomes which matter, and for which there are plenty of good studies, use factors such as profitability, productivity, and customer…"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion Can you prove or demonstrate the connection between employee engagement and performance?"David I think its important to point out that there are many studies which show a connection between EE and performance, but that that is not proof in any way that the level of engagement drives that performance, it is just a correlation. …"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion Can you prove or demonstrate the connection between employee engagement and performance?"David I would suggest two things:
Cary Cooper's and my 2009 book is devoted entirely to Morale, Engagement and Performance, and has a lot of the best research from around the world: Employee Morale: Driving Performance in Challenging…"
David Zinger left a comment for David Bowles"David
You have been so steady, thoughtful, and enlightening.
Thank you for all your contributions on the Employee Engagement Network.
David"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion 50 Word Case Study #2: Monica versus Grace"Craig go to the head of the class! Everybody's dream solution to the boss from hell!
David"
David Bowles replied to David Zinger's discussion 50 Word Case Study #2: Monica versus Grace"Monica talked to her boss who asked their HR consultant to interview each team member and look in-depth at the latest survey results. Monica was right, the whole team was unhappy. She’s the boss now. Morale is back up; at…"
David Bowles left a comment for Karl Davidson"Karl thank you for the request to connect, which I gladly accept. Looking forward to reading more of what you have to say here!
David
www.moraleatwork.com"
David Bowles commented on Blaine Donais's group Workplace Fairness and Engagement"John that's a very good point. One man (or woman's) fairness could be the other one's socialism. For me a great example of fairness is US football, as run by the NFL. There are strict rules and they are enforced by…"
David Bowles replied to Misako Lauritzen's discussion A field study/interview: I Need Help from This Community!"Motty Japan has a culture which, like other Asian countries, stresses deep respect for elders and for not "rocking the boat". These factors might create the "diligence" which you report exists there, since older people tend…"
David Bowles replied to Misako Lauritzen's discussion A field study/interview: I Need Help from This Community!"Misako, I would have loved to meet you and your guest, what an interesting and amazing opportuity! Unfortunately, although I am partly based in southern California I wont be back from my other base of Bavaria, Germany till the end of…"
David Bowles replied to Kristen Mc's discussion Engagement in the Multilingual Setting"Hi Kristen not sure which David you want to interview, but if its me, sure! Send me a mail to : db@moraleatwork.com and we can fix things up, OK?
best to you
David
www.moraleatwork.com"
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- Who are you?
- I'm an author (with a recent book on morale/engagement and performance published by Macmillan....see cover below, and a new book being written for the same publisher in 2011), a speaker and a consultant on morale and engagement at work. I have a background in languages, Psychology (B.Sc.) and Management Sciences/Industrial Psychology (Ph.D.) and 25 years as a management consultant in the field, working around the world. I'm happy to connect with all who work in or write about morale and engagement!
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- I write books and a blog, speak and consult on the subject of morale/engagement and performance.
- Website:
- http://www.moraleatwork.com
- Twitter Address
- http://www.twitter.com/engageatwork
- Where are you located?
- San Diego area, CA
Here is the cover to my book on Morale, Engagement and Performance.....now available worldwide
David Bowles's Blog
10 Things I Want To Hear About on Morale and Engagement at SHRM11
Like a lot of people I am excited to be going to SHRM's annual conference and exhibition this year in Las Vegas, Nevada (June 25-29) and to have a chance to blog from there as I did last year. With so many sessions, I have to focus, which is easy for me with my field of interest and the way the sessions are organized. So I can take in morale and engagement all day long, meet some of… Continue
Posted on May 30, 2011 at 9:09pm
Blogging from SHRM's 2011 Conference in Las Vegas, June 25-29...See You There?
Just like last year I will be headed to the SHRM's 2011 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 25th. I am excited about the conference because last year's was so great. I will be following the sessions on morale and…
ContinuePosted on May 26, 2011 at 12:19pm
Women as Leaders: Good for Worker Engagement and The Performance of Our Organizations
Some interesting information came over my favorite evening TV news show the other day: it was about the role of women at work, something in which I have been interested ever since I was a young recruit at the Hay Group, an international HR consulting firm which specializes in compensation programs, among other things. My job as a junior level consultant was to learn the Hay System, a method of evaluating jobs for…
ContinuePosted on March 22, 2011 at 6:41pm
Employee Engagement: Let's Stop Making It So "Touchy-Feely"!
I’ve been reading a lot lately about employee engagement as I get ready to write a new book on the subject. While there is a lot of great material out there, it seems to me there is also a focus on something which is not…
ContinuePosted on February 15, 2011 at 2:00pm — 14 Comments
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 4:41pm on December 21, 2011, David Zinger said…
DavidYou have been so steady, thoughtful, and enlightening.
Thank you for all your contributions on the Employee Engagement Network.
David
- At 11:12am on August 10, 2011,
David Marklew said… David, what a small world. Lived in Winchester up until 4 years ago. Romsey Road. Now a few miles out on the A303 in a hamlet!
Check out a combined engagement re working of a well know Johnny Cash song.
Doug Shaw bringing it to life.
Best
David
- At 1:00pm on March 1, 2011,
Chloe Moon said… You're more than welcome. I got a quick question. I am doing my dissertation on the NHS one part of it which is Hammersmith and Fulham PCT which is what I will be focusing my dissertation on. My aim is to further explore Employee Engagement in Hammersmith and Fulham, this will then lead to objectives questions I am trying to answer to fulfil my aim, but I cannot think of any objective questions to add to my Lit Review. Any suggestions? I'll be very grateful.
- At 7:40pm on January 26, 2011, David Zinger said…
David:
Thanks for your kind words. This is a swell network that should continue to swell and grow in being more mobilized for the engagement of all.
David
- At 5:08pm on November 15, 2010,
Stanley Labovitz said… - Thanks David...This group is fun
- At 11:05am on August 23, 2010,
Craig Althof said…
- To paraphrase a song from the White Album...
"Somewhere in the foothills of western Bavaria
There once lived a clan named Althof..." (Old House, old German)
My kin's point of origin, probably not much more than the intersection of two goat paths but if there's a castle I want a free time share! Enjoy!
- At 6:45am on August 23, 2010,
- Absolutely agree on the same page thing (look, there we go again!)-thanks for the invite, you beat me to it.
- At 3:13pm on July 13, 2010,
Anna Papatheodorou said… - Thank you David - I've been following your comments on the value of surveys and I could not agree more - especially about the value carrying out surveys the way Google does. Could not agree more.
- At 9:08am on March 18, 2010,
Brad Federman said…
- David,
Thank you for the birthday wishes. Much appreciated. I agree there is room for us all. I looked your book up as well. I am curious to learn more about it and may pick it up shortly to read. So I may be a customer as well as a competitor.
Congrats to you as well. Writing the book was a significant challenge. I have a lot of respect for those who have also climbed that mountain. I sent you a friend request and hope that I can offer you insights and that I may gain insights from you.
All my best,
Brad
- At 7:43pm on March 16, 2010,
Terrence Seamon said… - David,
Welcome to the Manager Tools group! In today's workplace, what are the main levers that Supervisors can use to improve morale?
Terry
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