What we forget about Kaepernick’s constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression is he is following a long line of people of color athletes who have protested the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Let’s search for a more realistic picture of employee engagement. Could it be that we need both engaged and disengaged employees for true engagement?
The Government Accountability Office came up with six major drivers of engagement and one can make a case that at least four of six influences on employee engagement fall on the shoulders of leaders.
These new rules may light a fire under govies to stop talking about employee engagement and start doing something about it.
If we want those warm rays of happiness, kind words are a great place to start.
I have a colleague who celebrates Independence Day by reading out loud the Declaration of Independence with her neighbors, friends and family. I asked her, “When you get to the part of this sacred document that says, “merciless Indian savages,” what do you do?” She replied, “We just sort of gloss over it.” The 3Read… Read more »
I have an open door policy When I come into your office, you are totally distracted. You check your cell phone and constantly look at your computer. Some days your door is completed shut and we never see your face. Your participation is voluntary These are code words for mandatory participation and everyone in theRead… Read more »
What is your inclusion quotient? The term is fefined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as intentional, deliberate and proactive acts that increase work group intelligence by ensuring people feel they “belong” and are “uniquely” valued. If we followed the lead of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the federal government, we would notRead… Read more »
Different engagement drivers in the workplace have a tendency to change in importance as younger workers get older.
Can we feds be unshackled from the transactional programs, policies and procedures so we can find meaning in our work?