SAS Knowledge & Insight

Some of these we know about, some are less well-known.  All worth a look.

Last year's list of top annual reports from Report Watch.  Lots of inspiration here!

"Understand and connect with the Company Mission, Vision and Values Have clearly defined roles and responsibilities within the organization and therefore, know what is expected of them A continuation of the statement above….Receive communication (and are part of the input process) about their individual and group goals and objectives Value the relationship they have with their Manager Experience greater productivity Believe that their work is significant and understand the impact their roles play to the bottom line Promote the company brand and in essence become sales people for the organization. Have the proper tools and support needed to perform their job Significantly influence others (at all levels in the organization)in a positive way Have opportunities for continuous development and/or career advancement"

The IBM Institute for Business Value's report, The Business of Social Business, is full of research and survey data that can help in understanding how organizations are "seeing the value of applying social approaches, internally as well as externally.

A report and infographic on how leading CEOs are planning to use internal and external social media

Molex's senior leaders offer advice for organizations considering an employee engagement survey: Think ahead. Begin planning far in advance to ensure you have the necessary resources for the project. Ensure that senior leaders are committed to the survey and willing to participate in all communication efforts. For employees to pay attention and understand what the company is trying to achieve, communication from the top is critical. Act on the survey results. Show employees you're committed by listening and acting. Choose the right partner to advise you through the entire process. This teamwork and collaboration is the hallmark of a successful project."