Engagement is a "one size fits one" concept, so one of the most important things employers can do to boost engagement levels is know their employees, an HR Daily webinar heard yesterday.
The 14 organisations awarded "Best Employer" status this year have, on average, 79 per cent of their workforce engaged, and distinguish themselves from other employers with five key practices, according to Aon Hewitt's James Rutherford.
Knowing which data points to take to your CEO or board will help "start the conversation" about engagement and its value to the organisation, says Aon Hewitt Best Employer program lead, James Rutherford.
In order to turn a good company into a great company, business leaders must be prepared to relinquish control, leave their egos at the door, and share their mistakes as well as their successes, says TRC Group director Simon Moss.
The more choice and control employees have, the more they will accomplish at work, according to workplace trainer Andrew Warren-Nicholls, who says the key to employee engagement and retention is personality.
Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett.
Talk of an organisation's culture is often dismissed as HR "fluff", but according to authors Emily Jaksch and Sarah Gibbins, culture not only has an impact on a business, it defines it.
Providing certain "perks" - like parental leave, L&D opportunities and flexible work - is unlikely to improve an organisation's engagement levels because employees now expect them as the norm, according to a new report.
One of the biggest differences between top-performing HR departments and "laggards" is the ability to demonstrate the impact talent management has on the business, according to a recent report on human capital management trends.
Effective collaboration depends on a mutual willingness to share ideas and opinions, but many managers discourage their staff from speaking up, according to Institute of Executive Coaching director Chip McFarlane, who says true collaboration takes courage.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
