Two of the most prestigious models for measuring engagement have been singled out for harsh criticism. Is it justified and what are the alternatives? Peter Crush talks to the main players.
New role for HR? Restoring the humanity that has been sapped out of workplace transactions.
Fifty-five companies including Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, Nando's, Pannone and Office Angels achieved three stars in the 2009 Best Companies to Work For survey.
Birmingham City Council has launched its own version of Dragons' Den to encourage staff to be more entrepreneurial.
Employee needs have changed in this tougher climate; engagement programmes must also adapt.
London Zoo is offering the five people who have the most boring jobs in London the chance to be a zoo-keeper for the day.
The Government is to launch a review to find out how to boost the engagement and performance of the workforce.
Whether staff are engaged or not depends on a variety of factors, such as age, sex, education, status and ethnicity. So what does HR need to do to keep its talent? asks Peter Crush.
One fifth of employees are frustrated in their jobs while 46% of managers create de-motivating climates for employees.
Jane Carwardine, HR director at the Identity and Passport Service, has revealed her plans to develop a single measure of engagement across the whole of the Civil Service.
The UK is suffering from a managerial crisis resulting in poorer levels of engagement than almost all other countries.
Common sense and empathy for other people are capabilities to be valued among employees.
