Tag Archives: employee engagement

What’s a Gen Xer to do?

Gen Xers and Rewarding Careers In a conversation with a friend recently, we talked about the challenges that Gen Xers face as they reach their ‘mid career’ point.  Depending on one’s career path, the experiences can vary widely from a … Continue reading

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Creating Greater Collaboration in a Virtual Team Environment

An Engaged & Inclusive Virtual Team In a session with a client this week, we explored the pitfalls and opportunities of creating a more engaged and inclusive virtual team environment by understanding generational differences. The focus of the discussion was … Continue reading

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Analysing Engagement Surveys: What’s the Generational Perspective?

Engagement Surveys & Generational Cohorts In working with our clients, whether customizing a training workshop or completing a consulting assignment, we often ask to see the organization’s latest engagement survey. If possible, we ask that the data be given to … Continue reading

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Increasing Engagement Through Your Diversity Initiatives

Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement Increasingly our clients are approaching us to discuss how we can assist them in their diversity and inclusion efforts.  This ranges from presentations around generational differences as one form of diversity, through to more robust HR … Continue reading

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Wow, You Get A Sabbatical?

The Benefits of a Work Sabbatical This weekend, while chatting with a friend, they mentioned that one of their friends is coming to visit for a while. When I asked how long they would be staying in town, the reply … Continue reading

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Supporting What Matters to Employees

Caring About What Your Employees Care About I’m in the midst of planning a charity BBQ to raise money for breast cancer research and in between coordinating donations, promoting the event and encouraging people to donate, I started to think … Continue reading

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What does the ‘Selfie’ Phenomena tell us about Employees?

Employees and Selfies The other day I was at a garden centre and as I rounded the corner, I noticed the cashier taking a selfie at the register.  Nowadays, customers are pretty used to seeing smart phones alongside the cash … Continue reading

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The People Side of Change Management

Improving Engagement in the Change Management Process In the last few days I have had several conversations with existing and prospective clients on the challenges their organizations are facing, particularly as they undergo significant change.  A common theme is that, … Continue reading

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Creating People Practices that Engage All Four Generations

Engaging Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers & Gen Ys Recently, n-gen delivered the opening presentation and co-moderated the Conference Board of Canada Generations 2014 conference. The audience was mixed, both private and public sector, but the theme was common. Every … Continue reading

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Managing High Performers: Tips For Improving Engagement

Keeping High Performers Obviously, keeping high performing employees with your organization delivers benefits and is a primary goal of leaders. High performers contribute to your organization’s succeed  now and help set you up for success in the future by making … Continue reading

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