Finding ways to keep employees engaged when you can't pay them as well can be difficult. I think it comes down to two things.
1. Listening to what they need - Ask them and try as hard as you can to implement their ideas.
2. The story you tell - Eve…
February 22, 2009
Karl.Staib is now a member of The Employee Engagement Network
At 10:09pm on February 26, 2009, David Zinger said…
Karl,
I love the title of your website and think work happy now is such an important key to employee engagement especially when so many people feel so fearful, uncertain, and unhappy. I have a blog called die happy today that I sometimes offer the occasional post. I am pleased you joined us and I look forward to your continued involved in our activities here.
David
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I help people work happier at WorkHappyNow.com. I write and video blog about employee engagement, productivity, and happiness.
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Jon...
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