The Practical Guide to Improve Employee Engagement |
Posted: March 22, 2019 |
Do your employees feel dejected from the workplace? Are they not excited to contribute to the company’s success? Do they perform the task just because of work ethic? Or they feel lethargic and distressed? If all answers are YES, it clearly means that you have disengaged people at work. If you are not taking it seriously, here are some eye-opening stats for you…
This is why you need to keep your employees engaged; make them feel valued; and provide them with a flexible work environment. Here’s how… Provide Them the Right Tools: Well, it is the most overlooked factor when it comes to driving employee engagement. The lack of the right tools and flexible environment not only affects productivity, but also leads to frustration among the workforce. According to the Global Human Capital Trends 2016 by Deloitte, appropriate infrastructure is one of the key employee engagement factors. Giving your staff the tools they require to accomplish the task goes beyond the desk space and working PCs. It is all about ensuring that they have every required device to get their job done efficiently, timely. Besides, the infrastructure should be upgraded, accessible and in working order. Give a Pat on Their Back: Employees are likely to give their best when they feel valued, appreciated and motivated. After all, employee recognition is a tried and tested way to keep your people engaged. It promotes loyalty, retention and satisfaction across your organization—and it contributes to your business growth as well. This quote from Dale Carnegie says it all— “People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards.” No wonder that a study by O.C. Tanner concluded that employee recognition is the “key driver of great work.” Glassdoor’s study also confirms this fact as it found that 80 percent of employees work harder when they are appreciated. Otherwise, over 70% of employees are likely to quit when don’t feel valued, according to Lifeworks. From recognizing their efforts in meeting to taking them out to lunch, there are many ways to show appreciation to your employees. Invest in Their Training: Building a workplace culture that promotes continuous development is more than helping workers learn the skills they require to do their job. It also conveys the message that the organization shows faith in their people and is willing to hone their skills as well. In this context, it is worth to quote Zig Ziglar— “There is only one thing worse than training employees and losing them, and that’s not training them and keeping them.” Demonstrate Your Trust in Them: Most organizations don’t share company news with their workforce. Top of that, many managers micromanage or doubt everything their subordinates do. If you don’t trust your employees, they will feel that they are doubted or misguided by the management. According to the Annual Global CEO Survey, 37% of CEOs admitted about a lack of trust in workplace. The lack of trust will thwart your all efforts to keep your people engaged and motivated. Stephen M.R. Covey has stated the harms of distrust and the lack of integrity in his book, The Speed of Trust— “When trust goes down (in a relationship, on a team, in an organization, or with a partner or customer), speed goes down and cost goes up.… The inverse is equally true: When trust goes up, cost goes down, and speed goes up.” This is why you should place your trust in them by involving them in a goal planning, setting of priorities and decision making. Listen to Them: Are your employees satisfied? What concerns they have about workplace culture or management? What motivates them? Are they happy about coming to the office every day? An effective feedback system will help you feel the pulse of your people. This way, they will feel engaged and understood knowing that they are being heard. You can collect feedback by listening to them in-person or conducting a survey. So you must have understood the key factors of employee engagement. Do you have something to share? Do it by commenting below! Author Bio: Ron Fox is marketing manager of Paystub Makr, a leading online tool for creating paystubs. Now a busy businessman, he loves to travel around the world and write on related topics whenever finds some time from his busy schedule.
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