Dive Brief:

• Human resources' focus today has changed from the employer-centered process of a decade ago to one driven by employee needs and concerns, according to an article at Sustainable Brands.
• An increasing number of employers require a skilled workforce, but even with the recovering economy they are locked in a competitive dance in finding the talent needed to meet business strategies. 
• Therefore, the need to increase employee engagement (making employees happy so they don't look for the exits) is obvious. The article points to metrics and ways that can help employers effectively measure how they can gauge and adjust to their current engagement situation.

Dive Insight:

The best metrics require more frequent employee surveys, asking the right questions, and using hardware platforms - as in smartphones - that younger employees favor.

Additionally, be smart about how the data is collected. Aim for it to be concise and, as a result, much easier to analyze. Rather than a six-month slog through data analytics, this data is available almost instantaneously and is relevant to the employees. Such speedy turn-around clearly shows that employers are committed to improving the environment in which employees work and are responsive to workforce needs.