Element 1 Expectations

The First Element of Great Managing

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Making sure employees know what's expected of them at work is the foundation of management. Supported by decades of Gallup research, the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing explain why.

Grim News for Japan's Managers

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

More than 90% of the country's workforce isn't engaged at work. And that's just one alarming statistic from a recent Gallup study. How should Japan's executives tackle this problem?

Wake-Up Call for Thailand, Inc.

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

If the Thai government is counting on that country's employees to fuel a vibrant, progressive economy, it should be forewarned that its efforts may remain stuck in neutral. A recent Gallup Employee Engagement Index survey in Thailand revealed that "engaged" employees make up only 12% of the country's employee population.

The Limits of Employee Training

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Learning programs alone don't engage employees, reports a Gallup survey of workers in Singapore, where participation in training is on the decline.

Great Britain's Workforce Lacks Inspiration

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The country has a big management problem on its hands: More than 80% of British workers lack any real commitment to their jobs, and a quarter of those are "actively disengaged," according to a recent Gallup survey. This alarming fact has led to low employee retention, high absentee levels, and low productivity. What's worse, the situation hasn't improved over the past couple of years.

Their Best Friend at Work

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Some managers inspire excellence. Some inspire loyalty. But a very few, such as Diane Marinacci at the federal General Services Administration, inspire people to the highest quality of work, the sincerest forms of loyalty, and passionate engagement. Find out what makes Marinacci so special, and successful.

Disengaged Employees Cost Singapore $4.9 Billion

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup's latest national survey finds Singapore's workforce to be one of the world's most disengaged. What does the country need? Better front-line managers.

How to Keep Talented Staff

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

As more Thai firms try to compete in the global market, they learn that the quality of their people is critical to winning business. Those firms often start by asking "How do we select talented employees?" But a smarter question would be "How can we keep our talented employees?" -- because the financial implications of losing a single talented worker are enormous.

Building a Highly Engaged Workforce

Mon, 03 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Employees join an organization enthusiastic and committed. But often, that first year on the job is their best. What can managers do to enhance employee engagement for the long term? Curt Coffman shares tips that can help managers spot employees who are becoming disenchanted and strategies that managers can use to reverse the slide.

The High Cost of Disengaged Employees

Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Engaged employees are more valuable to your company than disenchanted ones, and Gallup estimates that actively disengaged workers cost the American economy up to $350 billion per year. Here are strategies for spotting the best and worst employees, plus ideas for creating workplaces that promote employee engagement.