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Segmentation in Action - Gaming to Re-engage Boys in Learning

One of the critical aspects of improving engagement levels in the workplace is what I refer to as "Segmentation". Segmentation (not stereotyping) allows us to work, interact and play with people in a way more likely to interest and therefore...

Published 23 Jan 2011 2:09 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Engagement, Storytelling, Segmentation
Lessons From Geese - The Movie

I've spoken before about what we can learn from geese . I used the metaphor at a recent event and it went down great. So good in fact that one of my delegates researched the story and kindly sent me this great video which highlights the key issues...

Published 12 Jul 2010 1:18 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Presentation Skills, Engagement, Leadership, Facilitation
Why the Engagement Agenda is Important to Business Success

All of us go in to work, but how many of us actually work throughout the day to the best of our abilities and capacity? The truth is, unless there is something at stake, we don’t feel the need to push through at work and give our best. So if you own a...

Published 22 Jun 2010 4:00 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Performance, Engagement
Engaging Questions - The Question is the Answer

I'm delighted to be included in the new ebook over at the Employee Engagement Network . Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign...

Published 10 Jun 2010 6:10 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Engagement
Job Satisfaction at Lowest Level in Two Decades

Research published by The Conference Board reports that Americans of all ages and income brackets continue to grow increasingly unhappy at work. These findings compliment research by others in Europe in the UK and represent a long-term trend that should...

Published 19 May 2010 9:17 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Engagement, Gen Y
The Engagement Gap - THE HR challenge for 2010

I have been spending a lot of time working on a new approach to employee engagement over the past few weeks. Improving employee engagement (i.e. achieved by matching Business Values ( BV ) and Human Values ( HV )) has proven to have a positive impact...

Published 17 May 2010 1:00 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Communications, HR, HR 2.0, Engagement, Art
Communication - it's all about moustaches

I was running an event about leadership and communications last week. My theme for the event was borrowed from Garr Reynold's " Presentation Zen " book. However, rather than design and presentation technique, I focused on what it takes to...

Published 10 May 2010 11:02 AM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Communications, Change, Engagement
Why engagement is business critical

View more presentations from Scott McArthur . Some emerging thoughts here on engagement and business performance. I am going to try and add a voice over but that will have to wait until I can learn how to do it over at SlideShare. Read More...

Published 2 Apr 2010 12:20 AM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Change, Performance, Engagement
Improving workplace engagement - sack the grumps

I came across this brilliant Dilbert cartoon the other day which made me laugh out loud. Unfortunately, I know this manager - he really does exist and I suspect you have met him as well. Read More...

Published 1 Apr 2010 11:37 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Performance, Engagement, Leadership, Fun
Does not need CSI to uncover the evidence for engagement

What would your CEO think if you could promise her the following: 16% growth in profits 87% reduction in staff turnover 20% improvement in performance These are just some of the metrics that support the case for employee engagement being at the top of...

Published 20 Mar 2010 12:10 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Business, Performance, Engagement
Monday morning blues? Think engagement

Sometimes Monday can be a REALLY tough day. I am especially prone to Monday morning blues after a very busy and successful previous week. How do I get myself motivated after that? Well one way is to think differently about how you motivate yourself and...

Published 15 Mar 2010 10:29 AM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Change, Performance, Engagement, Personal Effectiveness, Delta 7
Heads up or heads down?

I had a really interesting meeting with the Board of a major business in the finance sector yesterday. I was pitching to do some work with them around their strategy and how we could help them embed this in the thinking of their people and encourage much...

Published 3 Mar 2010 1:46 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Change, Engagement, Strategy
Gilding the lily - how to fail at business change

Whilst on my travels last week I stumbled upon this building in the heart of Reading (town in the South of England). It suggests that Reading is the place to be and encourages us to come and base our businesses there. However, it struck me that the building...

Published 23 Feb 2010 2:22 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Change, Business, Engagement, Personal Effectiveness
Customer focus - "block me in!"

I saw this sign on a car windscreen at the weekend. The car was parked next to a very busy gastropub where parking was clearly a problem for customers. I really like the simplicity of this and it is a great antidote the normal "NO" signs you...

Published 17 Feb 2010 10:01 AM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: Business, Engagement
How to Achieve a Good Office Environment

The most important factor in any working environment is respect: respect for employers and respect for co-workers. Without respect, there is no way for people to get along successfully and the lack of respect can also be the first step in the downward...

Published 4 Feb 2010 12:45 PM by McArthur's Rant - Human Resources, Organisations and HR 2.0

Filed under: HR, Engagement, discrimination

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