What You Need to Know About Workforce Engagement?

Finding engaged employees is rare. Only 13 percent of employees worldwide are engaged at work, as stated by a Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. New Zealand, Australia and United States individually have low rate of workforce engagement, specifying to be 23%, 24% and 30% respectively.

An engaged workforce builds an emotional connect with the organization. Engaged employees willingly cover extra miles for better performance, connect with company objectives, and work passionately to achieve them. Their intentions are clear; to drive innovation and contribute in the company’s success.

Make Employee Engagement a Priority

As per Gallup’s research, there is a major difference in performance of actively disengaged and highly engaged work units. It was found that engaged employees have nearly doubled their odds of success as compared to the disengaged workers. Since we consider employees to be the most valuable asset for an organization, significant steps should be taken to build an engaged workforce.

Link engagement with performance: Help employees to improve their day-to-day productivity. Managers should interact with employees each day to find out their challenges and guide them towards working more competently. Performance reviews shouldn't be limited to once a year task. Ongoing feedback is needed to engage the top talent.

Guide first-line managers: Employees do not leave the employer, they leave their bosses. You must have heard this proverb. Since managers are involved in strategic and functional tasks of a team, they need to become good bosses too. They should know the expectations of their team members, and act accordingly to support them.

Encourage open communication: Whether it’s an employee satisfaction survey or appraisal, clarity and transparency in each process gives confidence to the employees and they feel more valued.

Workforce engagement starts at the top level: The leadership should support positive company culture, values and open communication to engage top talent. Employees feel connected with their company’s objectives, when they see company leaders demonstrating the similar values.

Promote rewards and recognition: Managers should always appreciate valuable contribution of their employees.Heavy pay checks may or may not motivate employees to work harder, but ongoing appreciation works remarkably to inspire workforce.

Keep eyes on employee goal achievements: Clearly defined performance goals drive workforce engagement. And measuring the achievements of employees and motivating them, further facilitates high performance.

In conclusion, understanding and enhancing employee engagement promises low employee turnover. Engaged workforce helps in sustaining organizational growth.

How do you engage top talent in your organization?

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