Employee engagement is crucial for successful business operations. It increases productivity, decreases turnover, and positively affects organizational bottom lines. This alone should convince managers to take it seriously and not overlook the term as a feel-good buzzword. However, increasing levels of engagement is often easier said than done. There’s no sure-fire method, no panacea to take a disengaged workforce and re-engage them. There are methods and best practices out there, though, to help leaders along the way. Firstly, employees need to know they matter. Recognition goes a long way in increasing formal and informal engagement. A quick “job well done” conversation will help employees understand they are valued, and that their time isn’t being wasted. Additionally, it’s important that employees know they are trusted. Micromanaging kills engagement and handing down directives can quickly drain a workforce. With this in mind, listen to feedback from employees. Engagement increases when employees are encouraged to give their opinions, and those opinions shape the way their work-lives are organized. By taking these steps, engagement will move in the right direction.
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Increasing Engagement Requires Trust, Feedback, and Recognition
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