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Updated December 22, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n

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Employee engagement is critical to motivating and retaining a workforce. When you have engaged employees, they display enthusiasm, involvement, and commitment to their jobs, and to the company as a whole.1<\/sup> An engaged employee who is invested and passionate about their work is also an employee who is committed to the company and to its employee experience, as well as someone who has an emotional connection to the people that they work with.<\/p>\n

Recent studies by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) clearly demonstrate the link between an effective employee engagement strategy and increased productivity, where employees who are more engaged in their work are more likely to help the company achieve its goals as opposed to a disengaged employee.2<\/sup> Employee engagement is also an effective way to measure and manage employee satisfaction and employee perspectives on the workplace and company culture.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

The Benefits of Improving Employee Engagement<\/b><\/h2>\n

The cascade of benefits that come from improving employee engagement translates to higher employee retention, better employee experience, and improved company revenue. According to polling and analytics firm Gallup, companies with low employee turnover rates and high employee engagement see an 81% decrease in absenteeism, and a 23% increase in profitability, and are better able to meet their overall strategic business objectives as a result.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

In the era of the \u201cGreat Resignation,\u201d ensuring job satisfaction through engaged employees is an important part of creating a great company culture and growing a productive and successful business. Here are 8 ways to improve employee engagement across your organisation.<\/p>\n

1. Create an effective onboarding process<\/b><\/h2>\n

Onboarding is the perfect time to connect employees with the company\u2019s mission, vision, and values. Employers can use an onboarding checklist<\/a> to show prospective employees what sets their company culture apart and how an engaged employee will play a vital role in moving the organisation forward.<\/p>\n

2. Give employees meaningful work<\/b><\/h2>\n

When employees find meaning in their work, they\u2019re more productive, happy, and engaged. Job satisfaction is a critical component of engagement initiatives, employee retention, and productivity.<\/p>\n

3. Evaluate processes and address inefficiencies<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ask employees about daily challenges and look for solutions. Effective employee feedback, through employee surveys and employee engagement tools, helps ensure employees have the resources they need to problem-solve and contribute to improving processes and procedures.<\/p>\n

4. Prioritise feedback<\/b><\/h2>\n

Employees feel more valued when they believe their voices are being heard. Management should create a safe channel for employees to share honest feedback and hear their opinions and concerns.5<\/sup> Employees who receive daily feedback from their managers are three times more likely to be engaged than those who receive feedback once a year.6<\/sup> Determine a regular schedule of employee feedback and employee satisfaction surveys based on what works best for the employee.<\/p>\n

5. Train employees to succeed<\/b><\/h2>\n

Encourage employees to grow within the company by supporting them as managers and leaders. Managers should make a concerted effort to learn and care about their employees\u2019 career goals. Finding cross-training or career development opportunities for employees within your company will make a disengaged employee less inclined to seek growth opportunities elsewhere.7<\/sup><\/p>\n

6. Recognise employees and reward them<\/b><\/h2>\n

Employees are happier when their supervisors and colleagues recognize their hard work. Acknowledging achievements and rewarding employees for a job well done improves employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. If you are looking for engagement initiatives and employee recognition ideas, celebrating Employee Appreciation Day<\/a> can be a great opportunity to kickstart an employee recognition program.<\/p>\n

7. Promote a healthy work-life balance<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make sure employees take breaks during the work day, and encourage them to use their available annual leave \u2013 both are great ways to promote work-life balance, prevent burnout, and boost physical and mental health.8<\/sup> Management should also consider allowing employees to adopt a flexible work schedule so that staff can work where they\u2019re the most productive \u2013 at the office or at home.<\/p>\n

8. Organise team activities<\/b><\/h2>\n

Employees want to feel connected to their colleagues and the community around them. Setting up opportunities for employees to connect with each other, whether it\u2019s a virtual game night, a lunch outing, or a volunteer opportunity, helps build meaningful connections and a stronger company culture.9<\/sup><\/p>\n

Facilitating Employee Engagement with Smart Technology<\/b><\/h2>\n

Companies continue to make the mistake of approaching employee engagement as a sporadic exercise rather than an integral part of the management function. Surveys continue to show that many employees remain disconnected from their work \u2013 with only 35% of workers falling into the \u201cengaged\u201d category when it comes to their job.10<\/sup><\/p>\n

Given these stats, having an effective employee engagement strategy is critical to business success, improving company culture and productivity in a way that translates to better customer service and customer satisfaction. How can smart office technology<\/a> help? A variety of tools are available to help companies improve communication in the workplace, build trust, and increase productivity and engagement.11<\/sup><\/p>\n