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The Vendor Management Office: Semi-Off Topic Post: Gallup Employee Engagement Survey

Semi-Off Topic Post: Gallup Employee Engagement Survey

Actually, it's really on topic since, without engaged staff, procurement departments wouldn't be able to provide much value-add. Some managers find the Gallup Q12 frustrating--in my mind, it's an invaluable tool to build employee engagement. I came across a blog post from an employee engagement expert, David Zinger, who does a great job at getting to some of the controversy of the Gallup Q12 by proposing a tongue-in-cheek Q13. It's a short, enlightening read for any Gallup aficionados out there in my readership.