With all the buzz around employee engagement, what do the numbers say about the impact engagement has on your organization? It turns out they say a lot! Creating an effective engagement strategy is as easy as opening communication and trust between workers and management. When employees feel listened to, responsible, and valued, they will be inspired to go above and beyond at work. Check out some of the stats!
Here are some actions you can take today to start you down the path of engagement:
Communicate… and then communicate some more
Open lines of communication are invaluable. Communication breeds trust, and when employees feel trusted, they go the extra mile. Intelligent content visibility can also help employees feel more informed and connected to the business and its goals.
Let employees grow themselves
This can mean anything from letting them lead a project to giving them opportunity to develop new skills. Everyone wants to grow in their position, and no one wants to stay static. By giving what they want you automatically create a nurturing work environment.
Make sure they know where they fit into the business
Everyone wants to know they’re valued. Educate employees on the business’ overall plans and goals, as well as where they fit in with those. Knowing why they come into work today will make doing so meaningful and appealing. Review your values and get the team involved. If you want your employees to live by your values, include them in their creation. Ask for feedback on employee benefits. You may think they are wonderful, but does everyone agree?
To dive deeper into employee engagement, download our eBook to discover simple tips that will help you build long-lasting relationships with your employees, attaining the highest levels of staff retention by fostering a culture of employee engagement and motivation.
Author : Ben Kulakofsky
