SAS Knowledge & Insight

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."

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"

Piece on the dangers of assuming that, just because you create a social platform, people will always migrate to and use it

Showing appreciation is a potentially effective way for employers to increase engagement - More than 50% of HR managers say showing appreciation for workers cuts turnover, and 49% believe it increases profit, according to a study of 815 managers released last week by the Society for Human Resource Management.

This is a big report by Nielson. Focus on US though. 

Observer study shows the divide between internships offered to young job seekers from different backgrounds