According to new research from Hay Group, between one-third and one-half of employees report work conditions that prevent them from being as productive as they could be. The book "The Enemy of Engagement" outlines hidden impediments to employee performance such as excessive procedures, lack of resources, and narrow roles. It provides managers with insights and tools to ensure employees are willing and able to contribute at their maximum potential and radically improve productivity. The book is authored by leaders in Hay Group's employee research division and will be published in October 2011.

1. Put an end to workplace frustration – and get the most from your employees.
Eye-opening new research into an often-overlooked threat to employee
engagement and workplace productivity.
There are a lot of frustrated people in most workplaces today. ‘The Enemy of Engagement’ gives managers powerful new insights
We’re not talking about the incorrigible office grump or the and research-based tools for ensuring their teams are both willing
permanently unmotivated slacker. Instead, we’re referring to and able to make maximum contributions.
dedicated and valued workers who are being prevented from
achieving their peak potential by organizational obstacles. Mark Royal (Chicago, IL) and Tom Agnew (New York, NY) are
Better enabling these employees to succeed represents an leaders in Hay Group’s employee research division. Mark holds
untapped avenue for radically improving productivity. PhD and MA degrees in sociology from Stanford University, and
Tom received his PhD in management from Vanderbilt University
Packed with the latest research findings from Hay Group, ‘The and MBA from the University of Saskatchewan.
Enemy of Engagement’ uncovers the hidden impediments to
performance – excessive procedures, lack of resources, overly The book will be published in October 2011. For more information
narrow roles, and more – and outlines best-practice solutions and to order copies go to:
for eliminating them. This is not an insignificant issue facing
businesses today. According to the study, depending on the www.haygroup.com/ww/enemyofengagement
industry, between one-third and one-half of employees report
work conditions that keep them from being as productive as
they could be.
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