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Recognizing the importance of engagement and measuring it is only the beginning--deploying a strategic change communications effort (Awareness, Acceptance, Alignment & Action) that reflects employee needs and perceptions and effectively shapes exp...
November 5
Compassion is vital. Without listening, understanding and empathyzing with employee perspectives and perceptions, it is impossible to deploy successful initiatives and ensure resonant communications that will advance reaching corporate objectives....
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Historically, in many companies, HR was considered an afterthought—a back-office corporate support function, more a necessity than a value-adding partner. Executive perception of HR’s job was to handle comp and ben, hire and fire and support neces...
November 5
Hi Warren, uninspiring though the quote may be, I guess I give the CEO points for honesty. My experience shows me there are plenty of people operating at the very top of large organisations who feel the same way but don't have what it takes to go ...
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October 22
Are you responsible for engagement in your organization? Is it in your job title? Let's form a group where we can share best practices and ask questions as the practitioners of 'corporate' engagement!
October 22
Warren Egnal added a blog post
A real quote from a real CEO of a Fortune ranked company: “Don’t field an employee survey—we may need to do something.” You’re doing a great job already of alienating everyone. Here’s how to finish the job: 1. Presume you’re right. 2. Don’t list...
October 22

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Who are you?
Engagement Strategies is a consulting group that supports executives in accelerating the achievement of corporate goals.

Our primary expertise is in building change and communication programs that promote employee engagement and build customer loyalty.

We believe that communications as a management discipline is the primary success factor in supporting effective change, and we work to ensure it is a fundamental component of business strategy and management.
What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
I own an employee engagement consulting firm
Website:
http://www.engagementstrategies.com
Where are you located?
Beverly Hills, California, USA

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Strategic HR in tough times: Employee Engagement as a competitive edge

Historically, in many companies, HR was considered an afterthought—a back-office corporate support function, more a necessity than a value-adding partner. Executive perception of HR’s job was to handle comp and ben, hire and fire and support necessary chores like open enrollment and organize corporate events for employees. This attitude was exacerbated by the perception that “if employees don’t like it they can take a hike—there are 10 others dying to take their place”. While companies may have… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:32pm —

Warren Egnal

Ensuring Employees ignore you: A Leader's guide

A real quote from a real CEO of a Fortune ranked company: “Don’t field an employee survey—we may need to do something.”

You’re doing a great job already of alienating everyone. Here’s how to finish the job:

1. Presume you’re right.
2. Don’t listen.
3. Don’t investigate.
4. Establish more teams and committees.
5. Launch a new initiative to mitigate the failure of the prior initiative.
6. Assume “cascading” will work or that your memo was read.
7. Blame someone else (preferably a large group cri… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:26pm — 1 Comment

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At 5:48pm on October 22, 2009, Judy Bardwick said…
Welcome aboard, Warren! You're in very good company.

Everyone, Warren has a wonderful questionnaire and rich data about increasing employee engagement. He is a very valuable resource to people on this network!
 
 

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