Engage2Excel

MARCH 12, 2025

Employee engagement is critical in achieving positive organizational outcomes, such as higher retention rates, greater customer satisfaction and improved financial performance. The Employee Engagement Index (EEI) Survey, developed by Dr. Jack Wiley of Engage2Excel, has been tracking these trends since 2016. The latest survey results from Q4 2024 reveal a significant rebound in employee engagement, providing encouraging news for business leaders.

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Engage2Excel

MARCH 10, 2025

February had Solid Gains Amid Economic Uncertainty. The February labor market report signals a cooling job market amid federal layoffs, policy uncertainty and shifting economic conditions. While job gains remained positive, they were below economist expectations. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, driven by government job cuts, trade concerns and shifting employer hiring strategies.

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Engage2Excel

MARCH 3, 2025

Although the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for all organizations to navigate, nowhere was this more apparent than in healthcare. Frontline healthcare workers were asked to perform heroic acts of selflessness to protect and save the lives of others. Often, they needed to do this without the necessary supplies and equipment to protect themselves.

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Engage2Excel

JANUARY 23, 2025

Recognition, in its simplest form, is acknowledging or rewarding someone for their efforts and achievements. Over the past decade, how employers and employees approach and value recognition has significantly changed, driven by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics.

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Engage2Excel

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Engagement is critical to organizational performance, retention and competitive advantage. It represents a measurable and influenceable aspect of business success, yet many organizations lack enterprise-wide strategies and accountability to optimize engagement efforts.

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Engage2Excel

DECEMBER 9, 2024

U.S. Economy Displayed Resilience in November. The November jobs report revealed robust hiring, with the economy adding 227,000 jobs, significantly higher than Octobers revised total of 36,000. This sharp increase surpassed expectations and highlighted strong growth in sectors such as healthcare and leisure, demonstrating a rebound in economic activity.

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Engage2Excel

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How to make work more interesting and challenging. In my previous column , I began exploring the seven individual attributes of the RESPECT (Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education and Career Growth, Conditions, and Truth) model, starting with recognition. In this column, I examine the first “E” of the model, which represents exciting work).

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Engage2Excel

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Let’s face it, employee resignation is inevitable and can significantly impact organizational stability and productivity. Understanding the trends behind employees leaving and implementing effective retention strategies are crucial for maintaining a motivated and committed workforce.

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Engage2Excel

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Job Growth for October, LOWEST Since December 2020. Last Friday’s BLS report saw a significant drop in job creation across the U.S., with 12,000 jobs being added, the lowest since December 2020! While the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, this stability misrepresented underlying shifts in the labor force and time will tell if this is a true stabilization.

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Engage2Excel

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Recognition programs are significant, visible investments for any organization. It is critical that these programs launch successfully and achieve a prominent level of utilization quickly. Our work with many clients over many years offers valuable lessons about what can be done before and after a program launch to maximize its success.

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Engage2Excel

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Why employee recognition matters and how to effectively deliver it. In my two previous columns ( Creating a Great Employee Experience and Why RESPECT Matters ), I introduced the RESPECT taxonomy of what employees most want from their employer and shared research revealing the customer loyalty and financial gains to organizations for delivering RESPECT (Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education and Career Growth, Conditions, and Truth).

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Engage2Excel

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Managers with highly engaged employees deliver improved business outcomes, including increased retention, higher productivity rates and lower absenteeism. With many leading HR organizations successfully integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into recruiting processes, AI and machine learning are improving recognition experiences. Yet there are essential differences between the effective use of AI in recruiting and recognition.

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Engage2Excel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations deliver products and services, manage customer experiences and orchestrate operations. Early versions (1990s) of AI in applicant tracking systems (ATS) were used in keyword matching to help recruiters sift through large volumes of applications. As computational processing power improved exponentially one decade later, machine learning algorithms and natural language processing led to predictive analytics for candidate assessment and

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Engage2Excel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Today’s competitive business environment has made attracting and retaining top talent more challenging. Companies are constantly seeking innovative strategies to not only bring in skilled professionals but also to keep them engaged and satisfied in their roles. One powerful yet often underutilized tool in this endeavor is employee recognition. By leveraging recognition effectively, organizations can create a positive work culture that attracts high-quality candidates and fosters long-term employ

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Engage2Excel

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a seismic shift in the way we work, propelling remote work into the mainstream. As we navigate through 2024, it is clear that remote work is no longer a temporary solution but a significant aspect of the modern workplace. This blog explores the current state of remote work, its benefits and challenges and what the future holds for this evolving work model.

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Engage2Excel

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources, a perennial debate persists: When it comes to hiring, should skills or culture fit take precedence? This question delves into the heart of an organization’s strategy for building a successful team. While both skills and cultural alignment are crucial, striking the right balance can be a complex yet rewarding challenge.

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Engage2Excel

AUGUST 7, 2024

Job Growth Slowed Significantly in July, while the Unemployment Rate Climbed to 4.3% The July Labor Market Report showed significantly lower-than-expected job growth and the highest unemployment rate since 2021. Stocks plummeted as financial markets were panicked due to fears that the economy was weakening. While some economists state that the Sahm Rule has been triggered, indicating a recession has started (happens when the three-month moving average of the U.S. unemployment rate is 0.5 percent

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Engage2Excel

AUGUST 1, 2024

Organizations displaying high RESPECT—the organizational attributes employees most want—deliver outsized external and internal performance. In my last column , I shared research that revealed what employees most want from their employers.

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Engage2Excel

JULY 25, 2024

I have been in recruiting, project management and leadership coaching for many years. In this time, I have seen that managers have a lot on their plates, regardless of industry. Many of these managers started off as high-performing individual contributors who were rewarded for their hard work and dedication by being given a team to now manage.

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Engage2Excel

JULY 18, 2024

In today’s competitive job market, companies continually search for innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. In a webinar we conducted in partnership with Recognition Professionals International (RPI), one highly effective strategy is the power of recognition. By recognizing and valuing potential employees before they join the team, organizations significantly enhance their recruitment efforts, improve employee engagement and foster long-term loyalty.

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Engage2Excel

JUNE 27, 2024

This post is the second of three Employee-Centric Manager (ECM) posts that our guest contributor, Leslie Minchin, VP of Transformation and Enablement at Engage2Excel, will share. Leslie’s 20 years of Talent Acquisition experience, as well as being a Project Manager Professional and a Certified Executive Coach, gives you someone who understands today's leadership challenges and has worked through them and developed best practices to overcome them.

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Engage2Excel

JUNE 21, 2024

In today's digitally driven world, social media has become an indispensable tool for recruitment. With billions of users worldwide, platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter , and Instagram offer a vast pool of talent waiting to be tapped into. However, effectively utilizing social media for recruitment requires more than posting job listings (but those count, too!).

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Engage2Excel

JUNE 12, 2024

Hiring managers have a powerful influence on recruitment success, candidate engagement, selection, offer acceptance and retention strategies. In today’s job market, collaboration between HR leaders, recruiters and hiring managers is essential. However, many HR organizations struggle to find ways to effectively influence hiring managers’ skills and behaviors, which influence recruiting and retention outcomes.

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Engage2Excel

JUNE 11, 2024

The U.S. economy added a far-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4%, its highest level in more than two years. The labor market remains strong, with good news in terms of growth and participation. It continues to fuel the economy and support workers. At the same time, the report has some concerning, underlying numbers to watch, such as the unemployment rate, wage growth, part-time employment rate and the number of discouraged workers leaving the work

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Engage2Excel

MAY 29, 2024

When done right, employee recognition programs can increase job satisfaction and engagement, and positively impact employee retention. However, when organizations build programs without understanding the impact of those programs, the efforts may not pay off. That’s why we’ve asked the questions in our latest eBook – The 2024 Recognition Survey Report.

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Engage2Excel

MAY 22, 2024

Have you ever thought, “Why are so many people leaving this company?” A drop in employee engagement is a great starting point for seeking answers. In the book RESPECT by Dr. Jack Wiley and Brenda Kowske, employee engagement is defined as “the extent to which employees are motivated to contribute to organizational success and are willing to apply discretionary effort to accomplishing tasks important to the achievement of organizational goals.

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Engage2Excel

MAY 7, 2024

April Jobs Market: Hiring Remains Firm with Signs of Slowing. The increase in average hourly earnings is below estimates and is a promising sign for inflation. A softer than expected U.S. jobs report fueled hopes that the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates soon. Some economists predict a decrease as early as July or September.

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Engage2Excel

MAY 2, 2024

I devoted last year’s Talent Tips columns to the employee-centric manager and the benefits that accrue to employees and the broader organization when managers understand and deliver what employees most want from them.

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Engage2Excel

APRIL 15, 2024

The labor market continues to impress with the 40th straight month of job growth and an unemployment rate that ticked lower. Job gains in Q1 2024 averaged 276,000 per month, compared to the Q4 2023 average of 212,000 jobs added each month. The jobless rate fell as more people entered the workforce. Gains were broad-based. Wages, an important inflation metric, increased slightly, up 0.3% to 4.1% year-over-year (YOY).

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Engage2Excel

APRIL 9, 2024

Now in its fifth edition, the 2024 Job Seeker Survey Report is based on responses from 1,500 job seekers surveyed in February 2024. This report analyzes the perceptions and preferences of active and passive candidates across all major industries and provides important insights into what candidates want and can influence your organization’s talent acquisition and retention strategies to optimize success.

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Engage2Excel

APRIL 4, 2024

Spring is the perfect time for businesses to review and refresh their recruiting efforts and technology stacks. With the job market continuing to grow and competition for talent intensifying, staying ahead requires innovative approaches.

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Engage2Excel

MARCH 20, 2024

Do you know the differences between Recognition, Reward and Award? Recognition is an intangible acknowledgment of people’s behaviors, personal efforts or contributions. Reward is something tangible given in return for service or effort, and an Award is a symbol of recognition for an achievement or milestone.

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Engage2Excel

MARCH 14, 2024

February marked the 39th straight month of job growth , reflecting an exceptionally strong recovery from the widespread job losses during the pandemic. Unemployment rose to 3.9%, a two-year high, but remained under 4% for the 25th consecutive month. This is the longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since the 1960s. While we have a strong labor market, fears that it was getting too hot again were somewhat allayed this month with the rise in unemployment, the revision of the January and Decembe

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Engage2Excel

MARCH 7, 2024

In today’s dynamic modern workplace, one concept stands out as a foundation for organizational success: employee engagement. Beyond just a buzzword, employee engagement holds the key to unlocking productivity, fostering innovation and cultivating a thriving company culture.

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Engage2Excel

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In today's changing business environment, upskilling employees has become essential to meet market demands and create a more agile workforce. Upskilling provides training and development opportunities to expand an employee's abilities and existing skill set. These additional skills can enhance employee performance in their current role and help advance them in their career journey.

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Engage2Excel

JANUARY 18, 2024

Now that the holiday season has ended, many companies face the question of what to do with their temporary holiday hires. While some employees are only there for the season and are aware of this, organizations may have others eager to stay on long-term. The strategic management of these employees can greatly impact organizational success and employee satisfaction, making your approach to seasonal staffing an important one.

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Engage2Excel

JANUARY 11, 2024

In 2023, market growth continued – December marked the 36th consecutive month of job creation – but slowed. There were 2.7 million jobs added in 2023 vs. 4.8 million in 2022. The U.S. labor market ended the year strong, with 216,000 jobs added in December, far above the Dow Jones estimate of 170,000. Average hourly earnings rose 4.1% from 2022, higher than the 3.9% forecast.

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