tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1825431 2011-06-06T11:14:43-04:00 A discussion about the importance of trust in business and in the workplace TypePad KeithAyers-TrustInsidehttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a4015432d09e4d970c 2011-06-06T11:14:43-04:00 2011-06-06T11:14:43-04:00

I contributed some thoughts to a very good article by US journalist Katie Morell for AMEX Open Forum. The article outlines the six most important rules for employee engagement. You can read the piece by following this link.

Keith Ayers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a4014e883875be970d 2011-05-03T10:09:49-04:00 2011-05-03T10:13:06-04:00

The Jim Blasingame radio show interviewed me recently on the subject of employee engagement. We got onto the topic of Gen X versus Gen Y and their different workplace expectations and leadership styles -- a controversial one for many managers! You can listen to the interview on Forbes.com (split into two segments of about 7 minutes each) by clicking here.

Keith Ayers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a4014e608c565a970c 2011-04-11T12:43:58-04:00 2011-04-11T12:43:58-04:00

The global economic crisis caused unemployement in the United States to spike. As the economy continues to recover, firms have started to hire again. But statistics are telling us that companies are hiring in a different way than before, preferring temporary workers to permanent ones. Obviously, this is not an ideal situation for many workers. But what kind of impact might it have on organizations' levels of employee engagement? In this article I wrote for...

Keith Ayers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a4014e606a5646970c 2011-04-06T03:40:52-04:00 2011-04-06T03:42:19-04:00

Flexible people tend to have a greater ability to gain endorsement for their initiatives, projects and proposals. Hear Keith Ayers discuss the impact of both high and low flexibility in the workplace.

Keith Ayers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a40147e31d6a67970b 2011-03-10T00:14:53-05:00 2011-03-10T00:15:33-05:00

Almost every leader or manager wants proactive employees. But it doesn't just happen. You have to create an environment in which proactive employees thrive. Keith Ayers shares his insights into how leaders can help create change in their organization.

Keith Ayers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a011278e5ba6328a4014e864167a7970d 2011-02-22T22:41:37-05:00 2011-03-06T22:30:52-05:00

All people want to be respected for who they are. Not judged, criticized or made to feel inferior. When people know they are respected, they are more committed to giving their best to the organization.

Keith Ayers