White Paper: The New Tools of Engagement

Talented employees are a rich source of competitive advantage - but only if they remain in your organisation and bring the best of themselves to work, everyday. Organisations that can implement existing tactics better than their competitors will gain a temporary edge, but only those organisations prepared to think radical thoughts about talent and to re-design ways of working from top to bottom will gain true competitive advantage.

This research paper provides insight from Talent Management professionals in major organisations, together with existing research and statistics, to provide a comprehensive picture of current practices - and points the way forward for those organisations truly committed to achieving competitive edge through people.

New Tools of Engagement helps organisations:

• Cope with the threats and opportunities around retaining and motivating employees
• Understand and implement current best practice for tackling these challenges, learning from the experiences of other businesses
• Predict future trends in employee engagement strategies and plan accordingly

Contributors:

• Head of Talent and Resourcing: WIBD, Lloyds TSB Bank plc
• Management Development Manager, Brakes
• Head of Management Development, Fujitsu Services Ltd
• HR Development Manager, Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd
• Head of Talent Management, Boots
• Head of HR & Talent Management, Wanadoo UK plc
• Director of Talent, Garlands Call Centres
• Director: Int'l Management Development Hilton Group plc
• People Development Manager, Standard Life Assurance Co
• Head of Talent Management, Tesco plc
• Director, Vybrant Organisation

Table of Contents:

• Executive Summary
• Research methodology
• Engaging employees - what are the threats and opportunities?
• Better execution and implementation of existing activities
• New retention activities which other organisations have not yet discovered
• Accurate prediction of future employee needs and wants and action to meet these needs faster than competitors
• The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2006...
• Practical advice!
• Looking to the future

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