What is the management culture like in the most engaging organisations?
Top performing organisations develop thriving cultures and winning people practices that propel them into the upper quartile of engaging organisations. People Insight, a consultancy supporting hundreds of organisations to measure and improve employee engagement, have created PIPER (People Insight Peak Engagement Research), a new study asking the most engaged employees in the most engaging organisations […]
Learnings from the HRZone Engagement Conference
Michael spoke at, and attended, the Employee Engagement Conference 2015, presented by HRZone. In this piece he outlines the main learnings from the day. The agenda for the conference was promising, with CEO and HRD panels, and talks from familiar faces such as Perry Timms, Jan Hills and HRZone editor Jamie Lawrence. There were sessions […]
What keeps apetito CEO Paul Freeston up at night?
Paul Freeston is Chairman & Chief Executive of food manufacturing company apetito, who have provided meals to care homes, local authorities and hospitals for over 50 years. He talks to HRZone about his stance on engagement, how he’s developing competitive advantage through people, how apetito’s talent strategy is evolving, and what keeps him up at night. Jamie […]
If we created the ideal workplace, it would look like this
We know the business case for increasing employee engagement but let’s consider a fresh perspective. Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies, globally one of the largest I.T. outsourcing firms, says HCL achieved this position by putting employees first and customers second. He says: the first question is “what is the core business of any corporation?” […]
First human capital standard sees value in people
People are the one asset every organization has, and the only asset which can make or break a business. In fact it is now more widely acknowledged that the best way to become a successful business is to have a successful workforce. By successful, we mean happy, fulfilled and valued enough to stay in their jobs and […]
Why engagement in multinationals needs CEOs
Boards of Directors (including C-level and CEOs) can account for a ninefold difference in employee engagement and commitment. Insights gained from our recent multinational study reveal that when employees have confidence in the board, they are nine times more likely to be engaged in their work and committed to the organisation. As a follow up […]
How to help staff love your company strategy
PIPER (People Insight Peak Engagement Research), a new study from employee engagement organisation People Insight, asks the most engaged employees in the most engaged organisations what exactly makes them buzz. This is the second in a series (see the first here) sharing the secrets from top performing organisations – practices and behaviours that we know have […]
How to change the way you feel about work
Five measurable elements can improve motivation and meaning at work – and bring competitive advantage. Structural changes and a requirement to ‘do more with less’ have created a more demanding workplace for many employees. To help individuals cope with the resultant pressure and adversity, some organisations are introducing resilience training. This is important but sometimes […]
Eight lessons from the 2015 Employee Engagement conference
On September 10th 2015 180 HR professionals attended an event dedicated to making their engagement efforts more organisationally-focused – so they added real business impact. Follow all the commentary on the hashtag #EEUK2015. #1 Giving people space is not always the best choice Keynote Alison Lowe, CEO of Leeds mental health charity Touchstone, told a […]
Five lessons from Investors in People award winners
Many businesses benefit from investing in their people, but we believe that the best of the best should be publicly recognised for their efforts. That is why Investors in People (IIP) holds an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the companies who manage and develop their staff most effectively. Through these awards, we aim to create […]
A collaborative approach to reduce HR complexity
As organisations look to address budget challenges, many are starting to focus on HR as an area where delivering the right changes can make a difference. Sally Campbell, Director of Health at arvato UK, explains how Action for Children – a national charity for children and young people – took a collaborative approach with their […]
Examining engagement and commitment in multinationals
Take a look at the full report this article is based on and find out the methods used by multinationals in your industry to bolster commitment and engagement. Over the last six months we’ve spent time investigating engagement and commitment in multinationals. Our primary aim was to comprehend the key factors and to uncover what […]
Line managers fundamental to good mental health
Paul Barrett is Head of Wellbeing at the Bank Workers Charity and will be speaking about a pilot programme they have delivered in association with mental health charity Mind on September 3rd at 8am in London. One of the pressing issues of our time is how to improve the public perception of people experiencing mental […]
How to create confidence in senior leaders
Top performing organisations strive for employee engagement excellence as they know they’ll be more productive, grow faster and innovate more. They develop thriving cultures and winning people practices that propel them into the upper quartile of engaging organisations. But how exactly do they do this? People Insight is a consultancy supporting hundreds of the UK’s […]
Science of Engagement: the key is trust
An understanding of some aspects of how the brain is ‘wired’ can help you to increase the likelihood of people being engaged at work and avoid creating situations that destroy engagement. There is no set of system in the brain that ensures people are engaged. It’s more complex than that but there are a number […]
The art of facilitation – and five tips to make it work
“You’ve got to help people walk down the road with you rather than dictating the style of the session. Ultimately, it’s engaging people all the way through.” Making the most of situations is what we do practically every day. We try to take care of clients’ problems, or resolve our own, as they come across […]
Science of Engagement: the role of purpose and mood
An understanding of some aspects of how the brain is ‘wired’ can help you to increase the likelihood of people being engaged at work and avoid creating situations that destroy engagement. There is no set of system in the brain that ensures people are engaged. It’s more complex than that but there are a number […]
Science of Engagement: the importance of in-group connection
An understanding of some aspects of how the brain is ‘wired’ can help you to increase the likelihood of people being engaged at work and avoid creating situations that destroy engagement. There is no set of system in the brain that ensures people are engaged. It’s more complex than that but there are a number […]
Forging global unity with Randomised Coffee Trials (RCT) at the Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies won our ‘International Project of the Year’ award at this year’s Employee Engagement Awards for a fascinating initiative called Random Coffee Trials (RCTs) which aim to create a sense of unity and cohesion across global boundaries. RCTs introduced volunteers and staff to a new colleague from […]
Five ways to make mental health a board priority
Learn more ways to improve mental health in the workplace with The Ultimate Wellbeing Toolkit – a practical learning hub brought to you by financial protection specialists Unum, designed to equip HR professionals with the skills and knowledge to improve employee wellbeing. Research indicates that at least 1 in 4 people experience a mental health […]
