Favorite Resources or Articles

[David Zinger]

What are your favorite resources?
Do you have a brief handout that you would like to attach as a resource for our network?

[David Zinger]

Has anyone read Judith Bardwick's One foot out the door: How to combat the psychological recession that's alienating employees and hurting American business. ? I have read reviews and will purchase the book this week and I would be very interested in reading any comments from network participants. I will add some comments after I read the book. In addition, I invited Judith to join the network and feel she would be able to make some excellent contributions.

[Lisa Cox]

Yes, I have read Judy's book, its fantastic!!! She has done an excellent job at presenting the financial implications of a disengaged workforce. It should be on the bookshelf of everyone working in this space! I highly recommend it!!

[Terrence Seamon]

Great book!

I have the good fortune of knowing Judy. Last year, I did a webcast with her. You can check out the archived version here:

http://www.amanet.org/editorial/webcast/2007/one-foot-out-the-door.htm

Terry

[Tim Wright]

My definition of employee engagement is:

The individual’s investment of energy, skill, ability, and eagerness in the work performed. Engagement includes “involvement” and “commitment” yet goes beyond to include observable behaviors such as:

* Attention to task detail
* Commitment to assignment completion
* Involvement in special projects
* Communication willingly, effectively with others
* Demonstration of personal/professional improvement
* Initiation of problem-solving and/or conflict resolution
* Innovation regarding processes and procedures

I posted a collection of definitions (not only mine) at Culture to Engage

[David Zinger]

Tim,
If I would just read closely. Here is your definition. Would you be willing to put this forward so that we can discuss is further. I would like to put it on the central main page box and see if we can use it to springboard some reactions and thoughts.
David

[PWylie]

Here's an interesting article about cross organizational differences in employee engagement....lending to the idea that engagement is unique in every environment.
Also, here's a neat video summarizing engagement stats (in the US unfortunately, but neat video nonetheless...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo8toa2FKAk

[Tim Wright]

PWylie -

Certainly the assertions made by the McBassi folks bear examination. However, what they say merely arouses my curiosity in that there's neither expression or exploration of what the specific drivers of engagement are, what the differences within/between businesses are.

I/O/W, I want to know more. I can't find the specific info I'd like on their site. Any suggestions?

Tim

[Carol Cole-Lewis]

This is definitely on the irreverent, lighter (or, maybe "darker"?) side. I had a good laugh, anyway: http://www.despair.com

[David Rose]

I found this white paper from Deloitte very interesting.

2008: Do You Know Where Your Talent Is?
A 20-page report on the emerging talent crisis

http://tinyurl.com/2c4jap

[Rick Stamm]

Curt Coffman, co-author of First Break All The Rules, is now providing research support for Vital Learning Corporation (a company we represent in our practice). This is kinda late notice but he will be presenting a free webinar tomorrow, June 24. Here is a link to the info: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/519499721

I will try to record the audio portion and get the handouts. If you can make the call, I would recommend it. If not, contact me later and I might be able to send you the basics. Some interesting developments around the older Gallup data which produced the Q12. Curt is developing new tools based on new research. As you probably know, he worked for Gallup when the book was published. I believe he will have a new book out this Fall based on the updated research.

[Tevis Gale]

I love this article on using improv tools to engage and enhance collaboration. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/08/12/rs.how.to.think.on.feet/index.... - we use these tools when clients want on-site programs as they are a great way to get employees to be "in the moment" without the expense, logistics or liability of going to a ropes course or other presencing tools. I very much recommend taking a course and try it with your clients/employees - it WORKS!

[Loretta Donovan]

I gave a talk on Employee Engagement at the Association of Healthcare Human Resources Administrators Conference in New York City today. My presentation is attached.