Why Your Employer Brand Rises and Falls on Employee Engagement
It is no secret that happy employees make for a strong employer brand. Employer brand is the collective impression—positive or negative—that employees, customers, and other stakeholders have of an organization as an employer. It is the organization’s reputation as a place to work. Engaged employees are the heart of a strong employer brand.
Toxic Managers: Why They're Bad for Business and How to Address Them
The research is clear: toxic managers are bad for business. They can hinder productivity, damage morale, and create an environment of fear and intimidation. And yet, many organizations do little to address the problem. In fact, some companies may even unwittingly encourage toxic behavior by rewarding aggressive and bullying behavior.
The Importance of Understanding Engagement Differences Across Career Levels
One of the challenges in addressing employee engagement is that it can vary across different career levels. Organizations are often surprised when they discover that employees at different stages in their careers have different levels of engagement.
Women in Egypt Report Lower Employee Engagement than Men
Women in Egypt engage with their work less than men do, according to the recent employee engagement survey by Engagesoft. The survey compared employee engagement in Egypt across more than 30 engagement drivers and among several employee groups, including women and men.
The Case for Employee Engagement Benchmarks
Without benchmark data, HR directors can only guess whether their company's employee engagement levels are high, average, or low.
How to Foster a Culture of Two-Way Communication
Communication is a key enabler of organizational success; communication drives higher emotional engagement and commitment among the employees and creates alignment and clarity towards achieving the goals of the organization.
How Employees in Egypt View Their Relationships with their Immediate Managers
Employees' relationships with their managers are scoring higher than the average engagement levels in Egypt, according to the recent employee engagement survey by Engagesoft. This demonstrates the positive relationships between employees and their managers in Egypt. However, as we will highlight in this article, employees in Egypt scored Recognition by Manager lower than other areas. It is important for leaders to pay attention to this as recognition is one of the top drivers of employee engagement.
The Role of HR in Setting the Rhythm of One-on-Ones in their Organizations
In today’s fast changing business world, it's more important than ever for HR managers to ensure that their organizations have a rhythm of one-on-one meetings between managers and their employees. By ensuring that they are happening both regularly and effectively, HR managers can help set the tone and rhythm for how an organization runs. These regular check-ins provide an opportunity for managers to touch base with their direct reports, give feedback, assess progress towards goals, and discuss any concerns or issues.
Benchmarking Blue-Collar Employee Engagement in Egypt
As an HR leader, it is imperative that you know how your employees feel about their work across all job roles and job levels. Understanding the engagement levels of your entire workforce will help you increase the happiness and retention of your best employees, improve productivity and increase profits. Unfortunately, blue-collar employees are scoring lower engagement levels in Egypt when compared to white-collar employees according to the recent employee engagement survey by Engagesoft.
Using Organizational Charts to Strengthen Employee Engagement
Organizational charts help HR teams visualize engagement across different departments and roles, making it easier to identify engagement gaps and collaborate with managers to design targeted strategies that boost team engagement.
How Lifecycle Analysis Can Transform Employee Retention
Lifecycle analysis tools help HR teams understand how engagement shifts across tenure stages and employee segments. By addressing key drivers like career growth and work-life balance at the right time, companies can reduce turnover and improve long-term retention.
Analyzing Employee Churn Through Employee Engagement Data
Employee engagement data can predict potential turnover by identifying patterns of disengagement among employees before they leave. By conducting exit and churn analysis, HR leaders can uncover the root causes of employee dissatisfaction and implement targeted strategies to improve retention proactively.