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Isabel Wu commented on Derek Irvine's blog post Employee Engagement on the Decline Globally - Kenexa Research
"EE is a human issue (something that is often forgotten in the rush to measure and fix the problem) therefore by it's very nature, a multi-layered and many-factored.  One influence on how engaged people feel relates to security and…"
Feb 23
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Hermes CEO on Employee Engagement and Brand

Recognize This! – Communication and “Face Time” are critical to building employee engagement and strong brands.If I asked you what industry you think would be the most difficult to create an environment in which employees would want to engage, which industry would you name? Retail is an industry that quickly comes to mind for many reasons, not the least of which is the mercurial nature of customers in a retail setting.So when I saw…See More
Feb 23
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Derek Irvine commented on Derek Irvine's blog post Employee Engagement on the Decline Globally - Kenexa Research
"Dmytro, there is good research supporting your last point, most recently reported in the book "The Enemy of Engagement." Yes, as employees "age" in an organization, their engagement naturally declines as they get over the high of…"
Feb 23
Dmytro Kasianenko commented on Derek Irvine's blog post Employee Engagement on the Decline Globally - Kenexa Research
"That's good to know, Derek, that engagement is declining globally. Some organizations (say who just started running EE survey) might be setting goals for engagement not knowing that the most realistic goal would be to stop the…"
Feb 19
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Employee Engagement on the Decline Globally - Kenexa Research

Recognize This! – Employees worldwide are disengaging at work, leaving organizations at a competitive disadvantage.Recent research out of Kenexa is showing…See More
Feb 15
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2 Factors Critical to Sustainable Employee Engagement: Enablement & Energy

Recognize This! – Measuring energy and enablement make it possible to ensure your employee engagement levels are sustained.Abhishek Mittal, a Towers Watson management consultant based in Singapore, is one of my go-to sources for on-point research and thinking on employee engagement and, critically, how to apply that research and thinking in practice in the organization. A recent…See More
Feb 14
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Employee Engagement Task Force Update: Nita Clarke Video

Recognize This! – Employee engagement most certainly is not something else you must do. It must be primary focus to gain greatest competitive advantage and success in the marketplace.I’m quite impressed by the level of commitment in Britain to employee engagement, first demonstrated in the very comprehensive MacLeod…See More
Feb 9
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Derek Irvine posted a blog post

7 Guidelines for Employee Engagement: Lessons from Stryker

Recognize This! – A desire to increase employee engagement is useless without commitment and follow-through.Gallup issued a brilliant case study of Stryker, a global medical devices company. Focusing on just one unit in New Jersey, the case study highlights several key tenets of success for an employee engagement or strategic employee recognition program.1)      Be committed.“Stryker believes that employee…See More
Jan 12
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Who are you?
As Globoforce’s Vice President of Global Marketing & Client Strategy, Derek is a seasoned, internationally minded management professional with over 20 years of experience working across a diverse range of industries. During his career he has lived in many countries from Spain, France, Ireland, Canada, Sweden, UK and the USA. In his role as a thought leader at Globoforce, Derek helps clients set a higher ambition for global strategic employee recognition, leading consultative workshops and strategy setting meetings with such global organizations as Avnet, P&G, Dow Chemical, Intel, Intuit, KPMG and Reuters. An authority on the topics of employee engagement and recognition, he has been a guest speaker at worldwide industry and professional group conferences, most recently at the Practically Engaging Employees seminar in London. Derek also heads up the product development and rewards teams at Globoforce, building a product that is industry leading, with a rewards portfolio that is now the most global and largest rewards selection in the industry today.

While previously working with a top five leading management consultancy firm PA Consulting Group, he advised clients in corporate strategy, organizational behavior, marketing and corporate communications. Derek has also worked in consumer marketing for many years, working on the world-class brands of Johnson & Johnson and Jameson. Derek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Master of International Business Studies degree from University College Dublin.

Recognition Philosophy: “Frequently and appropriately recognize your employees’ every day accomplishments and you will be rewarded with a loyal, hard working and over-performing team.”
What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
I'm in the thank you business. Our programs for global strategic recognition drive increased employee engagement by fostering cultures of appreciation that cross position, division and geographic borders.
Website:
http://www.globoforce.com
Where are you located?
Dublin, Ireland; Boston, Mass.

Derek Irvine's Blog

Hermes CEO on Employee Engagement and Brand

Recognize This! – Communication and “Face Time” are critical to building employee engagement and strong brands.

If I asked you what industry you think would be the most difficult to create an environment in which employees would want to engage, which industry would you name? Retail is an industry that quickly comes to mind for many reasons, not the least of which is the mercurial nature of customers in a retail setting.

So when I saw…

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Posted on February 23, 2012 at 2:00pm

Employee Engagement on the Decline Globally - Kenexa Research

Recognize This! – Employees worldwide are disengaging at work, leaving organizations at a competitive disadvantage.

Recent research out of Kenexa is showing…

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Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:53pm — 3 Comments

2 Factors Critical to Sustainable Employee Engagement: Enablement & Energy

Recognize This! – Measuring energy and enablement make it possible to ensure your employee engagement levels are sustained.

Abhishek Mittal, a Towers Watson management consultant based in Singapore, is one of my go-to sources for on-point research and thinking on employee engagement and, critically, how to apply that research and thinking in practice in the organization. A recent…

Continue

Posted on February 14, 2012 at 5:03pm

Employee Engagement Task Force Update: Nita Clarke Video

Recognize This! – Employee engagement most certainly is not something else you must do. It must be primary focus to gain greatest competitive advantage and success in the marketplace.

I’m quite impressed by the level of commitment in Britain to employee engagement, first demonstrated in the very comprehensive MacLeod…

Continue

Posted on February 9, 2012 at 4:21pm

7 Guidelines for Employee Engagement: Lessons from Stryker

Recognize This! – A desire to increase employee engagement is useless without commitment and follow-through.

Gallup issued a brilliant case study of Stryker, a global medical devices company. Focusing on just one unit in New Jersey, the case study highlights several key tenets of success for an employee engagement or strategic employee recognition program.

1)      Be…

Continue

Posted on January 12, 2012 at 11:00am

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At 3:30pm on June 7, 2011, David Zinger said…

Hi Derek:


I will be in Dublin and I am inviting members from the network to join me for a drink and conversation. Let me know if you can make it.

 

Dublin Meet Up Monday June 20 from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Porterhouse Temple Bar 16-18 Parliament Street, 2,  RSVP David Zinger zingerdj@gmail.com

 

David

At 5:11pm on May 21, 2009, Anja Schuetz said…
Hi Derek,
I have a google alert for "recognition" and your name just came up in a Globoforce press release - I thought, didn't I see the same name here? Yes I did! :)

You are partly in IE and US? Very interesting. You must be an expert on the cultural differences!

Would love to talk about this at some point if possible, as I'm really curious how much of "the American way" you can take over and apply in Europe.

Greetings to Dublin, I've lived there for a while 10 years ago :)
Anja
At 11:53am on February 12, 2009, Peter Hart said…
Aha... so you are the one other person reading it! LOL Have a great day!
At 10:10am on February 8, 2009, Peter Hart said…
Hi Derek! Welcome to the Employee Recognition Group! I enjoy reading your blog and hope can meet at the RPI conference in Naples! I'll tell you all about the four great years I lived in Ireland! Have a great day! peter
At 8:39pm on April 8, 2008, Tim Wright said…
Derek -

I still promise I will visit and read your blog. Until then, I'm curious about the "culture of appreciation" phrase.

Welcome to the Network.

Tim
At 11:24am on April 2, 2008, David Zinger said…
Derek,
It is nice to have you on the network and I appreciate you adding your perspective and ideas. You are indeed a force in Globoforce.
David
At 10:56pm on March 27, 2008, Terrence Seamon said…
Derek,
Welcome! With your interest in fostering culture change, you might enjoy joining the Manager Tools for EE group. Feel free to join in the conversations or start some of your own.
Terry
At 2:27pm on March 27, 2008, David Zinger said…
Hi Derek:
It has been a while since our webinar. It is a pleasure to see you joined us. I look forward to your input and enjoyed the time spent with you and Andy Parsley last year.
David
 
 
 

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