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Communications
>> Communications |
At American Airlines, the People are the ProcessA strategic communications effort keeps employees involved in improving the customer experience, which in turn drives company performance |
Communicate, Collaborate, Succeed: How EMC Gives Employees a VoicePolly Pearson, Vice President of Employee Brand and Strategy Engagement, discusses how the company helps build a strong brand – internally and externally – by encouraging employees to collaborate via social networking |
Engagement is a Journey, Not a DestinationWhile a dedicated, committed workforce is supremely productive, it can be challenging to achieve. There are two main strategies, however, that employers can use to help boost their employees’ engagement. |
How Attributes of Social Media are Changing Corporate PerformanceToday, the structure of recognition and rewards solutions has to be such that continuous change nurtures interest according to societal trends. It must enable the thoughtful consideration of brand values as inherent to the initiative, and it must allow for contribution, participation, thought leadership, and rewards participation across all silos or types of work. The language of motivation is growing to keep pace with Social Behaviors, encompassing people’s needs for contribution to safety, innovation, and charity, as well as their need to collect accolades, points, recommendations, and thanks. In addition to achieving or unlocking rewards, collection of points ‘for the sake of collecting’ is demonstrated in Social Behaviors. |
Marcus Evans 7th Annual Internal Communications & Situational Messaging Conference - <i>Nov 30-Dec 1 - Boston</i>This year’s event will be one you won’t want to miss! We’re featuring two-full days packed with presentations and panel discussions lead by BP, Eddie Bauer, Lowes, American Airlines, BNSF Railways and many more. Attend and learn how to effectively handle situational messaging at your company including: crisis communications, mergers and acquisitions, corporate social responsibility and change management. |
When Gathering Information, Any Door is the Right DoorWhile working as an organizational effectiveness and change management practitioner over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of working with CEOs and leadership teams to influence and participate in implementing various strategies to address and/or manage business challenges. And, I have also had the opportunity to experience those same types of changes from an employee perspective. |
>> Customer Engagement |
At American Airlines, the People are the ProcessA strategic communications effort keeps employees involved in improving the customer experience, which in turn drives company performance |
>> General |
How Attributes of Social Media are Changing Corporate PerformanceToday, the structure of recognition and rewards solutions has to be such that continuous change nurtures interest according to societal trends. It must enable the thoughtful consideration of brand values as inherent to the initiative, and it must allow for contribution, participation, thought leadership, and rewards participation across all silos or types of work. The language of motivation is growing to keep pace with Social Behaviors, encompassing people’s needs for contribution to safety, innovation, and charity, as well as their need to collect accolades, points, recommendations, and thanks. In addition to achieving or unlocking rewards, collection of points ‘for the sake of collecting’ is demonstrated in Social Behaviors. |
Marcus Evans 7th Annual Internal Communications & Situational Messaging Conference - <i>Nov 30-Dec 1 - Boston</i>This year’s event will be one you won’t want to miss! We’re featuring two-full days packed with presentations and panel discussions lead by BP, Eddie Bauer, Lowes, American Airlines, BNSF Railways and many more. Attend and learn how to effectively handle situational messaging at your company including: crisis communications, mergers and acquisitions, corporate social responsibility and change management. |
>> Leadership |
Marcus Evans 7th Annual Internal Communications & Situational Messaging Conference - <i>Nov 30-Dec 1 - Boston</i>This year’s event will be one you won’t want to miss! We’re featuring two-full days packed with presentations and panel discussions lead by BP, Eddie Bauer, Lowes, American Airlines, BNSF Railways and many more. Attend and learn how to effectively handle situational messaging at your company including: crisis communications, mergers and acquisitions, corporate social responsibility and change management. |
>> Loyalty Programs |
At American Airlines, the People are the ProcessA strategic communications effort keeps employees involved in improving the customer experience, which in turn drives company performance |
>> Recruitment |
At American Airlines, the People are the ProcessA strategic communications effort keeps employees involved in improving the customer experience, which in turn drives company performance |
>> Rewards & Recognition |
How Attributes of Social Media are Changing Corporate PerformanceToday, the structure of recognition and rewards solutions has to be such that continuous change nurtures interest according to societal trends. It must enable the thoughtful consideration of brand values as inherent to the initiative, and it must allow for contribution, participation, thought leadership, and rewards participation across all silos or types of work. The language of motivation is growing to keep pace with Social Behaviors, encompassing people’s needs for contribution to safety, innovation, and charity, as well as their need to collect accolades, points, recommendations, and thanks. In addition to achieving or unlocking rewards, collection of points ‘for the sake of collecting’ is demonstrated in Social Behaviors. |
>> Technology |
How Attributes of Social Media are Changing Corporate PerformanceToday, the structure of recognition and rewards solutions has to be such that continuous change nurtures interest according to societal trends. It must enable the thoughtful consideration of brand values as inherent to the initiative, and it must allow for contribution, participation, thought leadership, and rewards participation across all silos or types of work. The language of motivation is growing to keep pace with Social Behaviors, encompassing people’s needs for contribution to safety, innovation, and charity, as well as their need to collect accolades, points, recommendations, and thanks. In addition to achieving or unlocking rewards, collection of points ‘for the sake of collecting’ is demonstrated in Social Behaviors. |
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10 Steps That Ensure Employee Engagement SuccessImproving Employee Engagement is not the product of one initiative. Organizations need a framework to achieve significant improvement in engagement. Sequencing and content of the initiative are critical, as is communication. |
A Three-Dimensional Medium for Engaging CommunicationsThis article, based on research funded by the Promotional Products Association International, looks at how using promotional products to support customer communications efforts can improve engagement. |
Article: Recognition Remains Important in a Diverse and Evolving WorkforceTimely recognition tied to a particular event can have a positive impact on employee satisfaction. |
Article: Recognition vs. CompensationArticle that explores the differences between compensation and recognition and how they drive engagement. |
Article: The Power of Meaningful Employee Recognition: Why One Size Does Not Fit AllA good recognition program takes into account the type of recognition that employees are looking for. |
AstraZeneca Leads the Way to Enterprise EngagementThis feature article from Engagement Strategies Magazine looks at how AstraZeneca's internal and external engagement efforts have helped to make it one of Fortune Magazine's "Most Admired Companies." |
Collaboration: More than the Sum of its PartsA pair of articles examines this critical building block of engagement from two different perspectives |
Communications Key to Maximizing Incentive ResultsClear, creative, continuous. That formula guarantees enthusiasm for any program. And the Internet makes it easier than ever to make communications count. |
Connectivity, Engagement and the Power of PositivityNoted author and management guru Don Peppers discusses the role of engagement – both internally and externally |










