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Thank you for sharing Paul! It is always good to see new research that reinforces what managers need to know.
Paul,
You ask a great question, and it is one that people should ask when they start planning their recognition programs. However, I want to push back a little by suggesting that while the highest awards may be few and far between, there are thou...
The challenge for all of us is this: How do we inspire employees without selling to them? I hate being sold to, but I love being inspired by great leadership. Unfortunately, recognition and employee engagement have quickly become management words ...
This group is for those who want to learn more about best practice employee recognition and to share ideas on this important engagement tool
Engagement. Engagement. Engagement. Nowadays, it is an employer’s “Holy Grail” to profitability. Yet what exactly does it mean?
While there are many definitions, few are as concise or as simple as the one I recently received from a friend that de...
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- At 1:36pm on August 7, 2009,
David Zinger said…
- Max:
I am so pleased you are part of this network and that you engaged early and often in some of the conversations. Your enthusiasm and caring can make a big difference on this network. Let me know how I can assist you. I like the statement on you site about engaging audiences: Max laces his presentations with stories and examples that inspire people to act.
David
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- Keynote Speaker, Employee Recognition Expert, Facilitator, Coach
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Engagement: How to achieve it and sustain it.
- Website:
- http://smaxbrown.com
- Where are you located?
- Salt Lake City, UT
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Employee Engagement Defined
Engagement. Engagement. Engagement. Nowadays, it is an employer’s “Holy Grail” to profitability. Yet what exactly does it mean?
While there are many definitions, few are as concise or as simple as the one I recently received from a friend that described it this way:
“Employee engagement is when the business values the employee and the employee values the business.”
It seems so simple doesn’t it? So, why is it so hard to achieve? Is this elusive management “must have” doomed to follow fads of… Continue
While there are many definitions, few are as concise or as simple as the one I recently received from a friend that described it this way:
“Employee engagement is when the business values the employee and the employee values the business.”
It seems so simple doesn’t it? So, why is it so hard to achieve? Is this elusive management “must have” doomed to follow fads of… Continue
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 8:56pm —
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