The hottest Employee engagement Substack posts right now

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GRANTED: March 2015 edition

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 15
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Companies are looking to connect their missions to a higher purpose to engage employees.
  2. Over-commitment, not productivity, is often the root of work-related issues.
  3. Acting 'out of character' at work can impact introverts and extraverts differently.

Bolder experiments for return to the office

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Organizations are struggling to get employees back into the office after working from home during the pandemic.
  2. Various strategies have been attempted, from forcing employees back to offering office perks, but the desired changes have not been achieved.
  3. A hypothesis suggests that forcing employees back to the office for a sustained period may help establish new routines and show the benefits of in-office work, potentially increasing office attendance in the long run.

Top Cover

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Safety is a crucial foundation for building a strong value system.
  2. Top-down management approaches can be dehumanizing and ineffective, leading to burnout and lack of commitment.
  3. Establishing 'top cover' by protecting and ensuring safety for the team can lead to better engagement, trust, and value adoption.
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"Here's a Different Idea"

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Agency is powerful - When people have ownership in decisions, they are more motivated to prove them right.
  2. Persuasion is effective - Giving individuals a choice empowers them, leading to better outcomes and increased effort.
  3. Data-driven decisions - Using data and evidence in leadership makes decisions more rational and invites respect, fostering loyalty and team camaraderie.

What Gratitude At Work Looks Like

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Celebrating both big and small successes in the workplace makes employees feel valued and appreciated. It’s a great way to boost morale.
  2. Encouraging mindfulness can help employees notice and appreciate the little things around them. Being present improves overall workplace happiness.
  3. Fostering kindness and peer recognition is important. When employees feel appreciated by their peers, it creates a positive work environment.

7 Signs of Demotivated Team Members

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Demotivated team members often show a lack of enthusiasm, making them seem uninterested in their work.
  2. When team members are disengaged, their productivity drops and they might miss deadlines.
  3. Signs like negative attitudes and absenteeism can indicate that team morale is low and needs to be addressed.

✅ Unlocking the strategic value of internal communications

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Internal communications can really help businesses succeed when they align with company goals. It's important for management to see how this work connects to the bigger picture.
  2. Practitioners in internal communication should focus on improving their skills and knowledge. This helps them gain respect and be able to make a bigger impact in their organizations.
  3. A recent study shows that most companies aren't using internal communications effectively. There’s a lot of room for improvement to make it work better for everyone involved.

How Leader Humor Drives Employee Innovation

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Leaders who use humor can boost their team's creativity. When bosses make jokes, it helps employees feel more engaged at work.
  2. A supervisor's reputation matters a lot. If employees think their boss represents the company's values well, they are more likely to be inspired by the leader's humor.
  3. Leaders should be careful with their humor. Making fun of the company or its people can hurt morale, but finding joy in mistakes can encourage a positive atmosphere and lead to more innovation.

The Surprising Ways Employees React to Advice

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Unsolicited advice is often seen negatively because people might think the giver is showing off. It's better to wait for someone to ask before sharing your thoughts.
  2. When people ask for advice, they view it more positively. They believe the advisor really wants to help, which makes them more likely to use the advice effectively.
  3. Creating a trusting environment where it's okay to ask for help is important. Managers should encourage open communication to ensure people feel safe seeking advice.

How 'Illegitimate tasks' add to work stress

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Illegitimate tasks are extra work that employees feel is outside their regular duties. Doing these tasks can cause stress and make people feel unappreciated.
  2. Studies show that these tasks can lead to lower self-esteem and higher feelings of burnout over time. They can harm an employee's sense of professional identity.
  3. Leaders should be clear about job roles and the reasons for assigning tasks. Communicating well can help reduce the stress from these illegitimate tasks.

Return to office: why the leadership pushes workers to come back

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Leaders want workers back in the office because they learn from them. Being in person helps managers understand their team's skills and insights better.
  2. Social connections at work are important. When people chat in the office, it builds team spirit and loyalty that can be hard to maintain when working from home.
  3. Body language matters for communication. Managers find it easier to assess a worker's attitude and commitment when they can see them all day rather than just during short video calls.

Does your company need the very best people?

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
💼 Business Employee engagement
  1. Don't always aim to hire the best of the best. Many companies do well with average workers who can still contribute positively.
  2. If money is your only selling point, you might have to pay a lot. Think about other benefits you can offer to attract candidates.
  3. People often care more about the company mission and the work environment than just salary. Show your commitment to helping them grow and respect the values they stand for.