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Modern Survey Introduces New Employee Engagement Model

A Holistic Approach to Measure, Boost and Leverage Employee Engagement

Minneapolis, MN, December 16, 2008 – Modern Survey is proud to officially introduce our comprehensive research-based Employee Engagement Model, a unique system for measuring and boosting engagement that highlights impact on the bottom-line. Read the rest of this article »

Modern Survey President Selected to Attend Governor-Led Trade Mission to Israel

Modern Survey’s President Don MacPherson to Represent State of Minnesota on a Trade Mission to Israel Organized by Governor Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota Trade Office.

Minneapolis, MN, November 26, 2008 – The Minnesota Trade Office has announced plans for a State of Minnesota Business Development Mission to Israel lead by Governor Tim Pawlenty to take place December 11-17, 2008. The delegation, officially announced this past week, will consist of approximately 40 business and governmental leaders from the state of Minnesota, including Modern Survey President Don MacPherson. Read the rest of this article »

U.S. Employee Engagement Deteriorates as Financial Crisis Worsens

Modern Survey National Study Indicates Employee Engagement Levels are on the Decline as Economic Woes Hit Home and at the Office.

Minneapolis, MN, November 12, 2008 — In the wake of recent economic turmoil, employee engagement figures to be more critical to business health than ever, yet new scientific research shows employee engagement on the decline. A recent national study by Modern Survey has shown employee engagement levels dropping in every category measured, including a 7% decline in the number of employees that say they “take pride in their company.”

A scientific study of national worker opinions by Modern Survey confirms that employee engagement as a whole has clearly declined over the last year. An astonishing 21% of U.S. workers were actively disengaged as of this past August when the study was conducted, a difference of four percentage points from August 2007. Read the rest of this article »

Modern Survey Announces New Website Launch

October 26, 2008 (Minneapolis) - Modern Survey announced today the launch of a new, completely re-designed and expanded company website. Designed with an interactive focus, and featuring a wealth of new content, the new website comes on the heels of continued steady growth for the company - Modern Survey has thus far matched its projected 70% increase in revenues for 2008 quarter by quarter over the previous year. The new site has been created to better align with the perpetual development of the organization and the Modern Survey brand platform. Read the rest of this article »

Tucson Medical Center chooses Modern Survey to measure Employee Engagement

July 15, 2008 (Minneapolis) - Tucson Medical Center has asked Modern Survey to measure its current level of employee engagement across the entire healthcare organization. TMC’s goal for this project is to gain a better understanding of the current levels of engagement among its employees and to compare those levels to the healthcare industry as a whole.
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Modern Survey Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Modern Survey Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies in ISV/Software Solutions & Mobility Solutions

July 3, 2008 (Minneapolis) - Modern Survey today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV/Software Solutions & Mobility Solutions, recognizing Modern Survey’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Modern Survey has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
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Modern Survey Expands Operations

April 1, 2008 (Minneapolis) - Anticipating a 70% increase in revenues in 2008, Modern Survey has expanded their corporate headquarters in Minneapolis to accommodate continued growth in their client services and technology divisions. In the words of Modern Survey’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Riley, “Existing and prospective customers continue to respond favorably to our best-in-class HR Capital enterprise products and integrated services. We’re looking forward to a record year in 2008.”
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