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Lois,
I'd like to echo Nick's concern about the number of layoffs. I realize that the economy really nosedived, making it difficult for organizations to react effectively. However, the fact that this CEO had four separate rounds of layoffs has go...
I think Paul Levy is an extraordinary CEO in so many ways. Especially the way he handled this most recent challenge. Check out his blog, which is leadership in action. http://runningahospital.blogspot.com/
I have beed involved in several layoffs activities; some of which seemed to foster the re-birth of trust and some of which did not. I was asked to reflect on the differences between the two and one thing that seemed to differentiate the 'successfu...
Excellent interview! Thanks for pointing us to it, Stephen.
As Levy says, his approach to "transparent leadership" makes a lot of sense, but is seldom actually practiced.
Terry
I just listened to an interview with Paul Levy, CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who appears to do what you are describing. He engaged all employees in solving the problem of a $20 million deficit. Involving employees in this way resul...
Very well said, Adam.
Your way is not only applicable to the bad times but to all time. In your solution, the CEO acts as though it is "our company" not the "CEO's company". In so doing, the CEO and managers stop treating employees as robots expe...
Assuming Lois has her answer but that others here are either in the same boat, or about to be ... it's probably worth mentioning John Smythe's CEO: Chief Engagement Officer work, based on the research he conducted under McKinsey's wing, where he f...
The first thing to do is to be sure the layoff is handled correctly. If it is not, restoring trust may not be possible, or will at least be very difficult. Patrick Lencioni had a great article about this in the WSJ:
Brian Jones
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- At 1:33pm on November 24, 2008,
David Zinger said… - Lois,
I am so pleased you joined the Employee Engagement Network and I appreciated your blog post with the ideas of "one point at a time." I look forward to your contributions and interactions. I trust the network will be valuable to you.
David
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- Who are you?
- Author, "Beyond Buzz." Partner, Beeline Labs. Personal mission statement: "Communications can change the world."
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Transforming engagement through 2.0 strategies
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- http://www.foghound.com
- Where are you located?
- Rhode Island
Lois Kelly's Blog
8 employee recession communications strategies
Yesterday I talked with a CEO client, one of the smartest, most positive and respected executives I've ever worked with. He, like most CEOs today, are creating plans to slash expenses, people and programs. "I've been through a number of recessions, but nothing like this," he explained, with not a trace of optimism.
The greatest challenge is treating people who are losing their jobs humanely and with dignity. The second challenge is keeping remaining employees engaged during such uncertain times… Continue
The greatest challenge is treating people who are losing their jobs humanely and with dignity. The second challenge is keeping remaining employees engaged during such uncertain times… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 12:39pm — 8 Comments
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An engaging look at some words of wisdom. Which statements do you believe fits best for employee engagement?
Excellent - thanks Heather!!
I summarized some high-level thought leadership from firms such as DDI, McKinsey, Towers Perrin, and Hewitt in my latest blog post. These are all papers from the last several months discussing engagement: bit.ly/3a4uft
I know that Towers Perrin a...
Thanks a lot for your help !
I actually did have a look on Gallup's 12 Questions, the only worry is that it measures more the enablers of employee engagement than employee engagement itself. I have however grouped the items into themes, and only o...
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