--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: employee-communication/how-to-engage-employees.html i18n_link: 2943 updated: 2023-01-11 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: How To Engage Employees tags: employee communication, employee communication strategies, employee communication importance type: supporting page_id: 2943 hreflang_id: 2943 parent_id: 2760 date_published: 2021-02-06 date_modified: 2023-01-11 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: 10 Strategies on How to Engage Employees t_meta_description: Business owners and management professionals alike should know how to engage employees properly. t_meta_abstract: Business owners and management professionals alike should know how to engage employees properly. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-02-06 v_date_modified: 2023-01-11 author: p_author_id: 203 t_author: Priyanka Bhadani p_author_url: priyanka-bhadani.html i_author: 203.png t_author_description: Mary Kate Morrow is a writer, editor, and social media professional currently employed as a Digital Content Writer at Altametrics. She previously graduated with both a Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature and a Bachelors degree in Gender Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: 10 Strategies on How to Engage Employees t_description: Business owners and management professionals alike should know how to engage employees properly. image: i_image: 10-strategies-on-how-to-engage-employees-1612547305-6741.png t_image_description: How to engage employees v_image_attribution: //pixabay.com/illustrations/consultants-consulting-client-3180641/ v_image_license: Creative Commons Zero v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: 10 Ways to Engage Employees t_text: Highly engaged employees are an invaluable resource for any business. In fact, many studies have shown the impact employee engagement has on an organization's productivity and bottom line profitability.

One study showed that highly engaged employees are 51% more productive than low engagement employees are. Another study showed that companies with higher levels of employee engagement boast a 9% higher shareholder return.

Thankfully, there are many best practices to improve employee engagement levels and combat disengaged employees in the workplace. 10 ways to engage employees include providing- p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: IZA94smSkQg v_video_language: default t_name: Leadership - Engage your Team - Create a Culture of Engagement t_description: Create a Culture of Engagement and learn how to find the Engagement Sweet Spot - Engagement is all about FEELINGS! As Carl Buechner said -- people will forget what you say; they'll forget what you do -- but they'll never forget how you made them feel.Engagement is the measure of the Team's Emotional Commitment to their leader and it's critically important for the bottom line. In America disengagement costs business over $350B a year and in Australia $45B!Gallup studies show only 30% of people are Actively Engaged despite all the attention on Engagement.Do you really know how engaged your people are?In the engagement surveys I conduct, the average business has about 50% Engaged AND Disengaged in total - This is a leaders first great opportunity! -The remaining 50% - sitting on the fence waiting for a leader to engage them...I call this, the leaders "Sweet Spot". An Actively Engaged team member is around 30% more productive than a fence sitter and retention is dramatically improved -- so it's essential that leaders work this sweet spot.A leader's second opportunity is the disengaged people -- or "Bad Apples" -- target them as well - help them adjust their attitudes, or help them find another job! Great leaders have Emotional Intelligence - but to really drive results and be exceptional - leaders need what I call EQ2 - Engagement Intelligence.EQ2 involves really understanding your people, finding their individual motivators and working on these "Hot Buttons" to improve morale, attitude and results.In my book "The People Pill" and in my engagement presentations we cover many strategies a leader can implement immediately - they cost virtually nothing and are guaranteed to make people feel great about themselves - which is the real secret to getting the best out of people and engaging them. Some of these strategies include....- Five Minute Desk Chats......these are a way to show people you care about them ..."Mary, what's on for the weekend"- Sending out Personalised Handwritten Cards that recognize specific contributions, are timely & from the Heart- Morning Teas to Celebrate Progress & Success Stories- Holding a Breakfast of Champions to acknowledge effort - Pretend people have a banner on their forehead "Make Me Feel Special"Remember, people usually leave leaders not organizations and it's the line leader's responsibility for attitude and engagement!I recommend you measure your team engagement, and implement strategies like the ones above - focus on that sweet spot to bring everyone along and create a Culture of Engagement.It really will change your bottom line and retain - and attract - the best people!If you think of the best boss you ever had -- it'll be someone who helped you believe in yourself, cared about you, and developed and inspired you -- in other words -- they engaged you. Become a master of EQ2 and be the best boss YOUR team ever had!Ken is the founder of The Wright Coach and Engage4Results Pty Ltd, a business consulting and leadership development firm. In the USA over the past 7 years, Ken has gained a reputation as "The Business Growth Expert" by helping businesses engage their people to maximize results. Ken continues to offer Presentations, Workshops, Business Consulting and Executive Coaching, in Australia, New Zealand and USA. His most recent book "The People Pill" won Gold in the USA Business Book Awards, significantly defeating Seth Godin, Silver and Peter Drucker, Bronze.Contact Ken for leadership development or to tailor a presentation for your business to engage leaders, team and customers.Subscribe to my Newsletter, packed with team tips and advice! //bit.ly/Ken-Wright-Newsletter---Contact Ken at //engage4results.com/book-ken-wright/Purchase the People Pill Book at //engage4results.com/shop/Or call Ken on +61 414 157 657 v_url: //youtu.be/IZA94smSkQg i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/IZA94smSkQg/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/IZA94smSkQg/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/IZA94smSkQg/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/IZA94smSkQg/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 8-26-2013 v_length_minutes: 3 v_length_seconds: 38 v_view_count: 405158 callout_text: - t_headline: 1. Positive Work Environment t_text: When businesses go out of their way to give employees a positive work environment employee engagement levels will likely improve. Employers should make sure to ask employees directly for feedback and suggestions when searching for new ideas regarding work environment enhancements.

Team building exercises are one way to help employees feel more comfortable in their work environment and increase the emotional intelligence of staff members. A more positive work environment will support a happier company culture while decreasing any employee retention issues. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_title: Tip- t_text: Help employees feel part of the team with team building exercises and work environment improvements. - t_headline: 2. Coaching Opportunities t_text: Providing coaching opportunities is a great way to improve employee engagement levels. Management professionals can accomplish this through one on one meetings or by offering advice.

When businesses give employees professional development opportunities everyone benefits. Coaching opportunities encourage employees to do a job well done and can go a long way in motivating team members. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 2-coaching-opportunities-1612547724-6930.png t_description: //pixabay.com/illustrations/introduction-business-display-blank-3195427/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/illustrations/introduction-business-display-blank-3195427/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: 3. Feedback Openings t_text: A great way to keep employees engaged is by prompting them to provide feedback. When every employee is given a voice in an organization, people feel valued and heard.

Employee feedback opportunities can occur through an engagement survey or consistent meetings. Management should not only allow employees to provide feedback, but they should encourage it.

However, accepting employee feedback is not enough to increase employee engagement. Employees need to see that their feedback is actually considered and incorporated into future business decisions. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 4. Team Building Exercises t_text: Team building exercises are a powerful tool for countering disengaged employees and job satisfaction deficits. Team building activities like out of office events can help every employee involved feel like an important part of the team.

When properly executed, team building exercises can supply a better work life balance for team members. As the emotional intelligence of team members rises, new ideas will likely follow. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 4-team-building-exercises-1612547724-1561.png t_description: //pixabay.com/illustrations/webinar-conferencing-video-call-5310229/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/illustrations/webinar-conferencing-video-call-5310229/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: 5. Personal Development t_text: Sometimes disengaged employees with low job satisfaction levels feel like their talent, skillset, and education are not being utilized properly in their workplace. When businesses go out of their way to give employees professional development opportunities it does not go unnoticed.

Personal development opportunities are also a form of employee recognition in many ways. These opportunities recognize that an employee is much more than their current role and can go a long way in helping employees feel part of the larger organization. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 6. Appropriate Tools t_text: No matter how outstanding an employee is they are unlikely to be able to perform their job well without the right tools. For example, a graphic design professional who is not given access to design programs will be unable to produce high quality work.

Management should encourage employees to provide feedback on the equipment they have and ask for any new ideas regarding tools to increase productivity. A short term investment in new tools can have a long term positive impact on employee engagement. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 7. Honest Information t_text: Management should keep employees informed in regards to real time company issues. This includes both struggles and successes that the organization experiences.

A common mistake that management or business owners commit is not being honest with employees regarding negative news for fear of worrying them. When employees know what the company is going through, people feel trusted and may even be able to produce new ideas for innovative solutions to business problems. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 8. Employee Support t_text: Highly engaged employees feel supported and trusted by their business. When employees feel they are being constantly berated, undermined, or questioned they are more likely to disengage.

One mutually beneficial method for showing employees that they are supported and trusted is to allow employees remote work privileges. Remote work has shown to improve job satisfaction and can supply a solution for work life balance issues. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 8-employee-support-1612547725-6693.png t_description: //pixabay.com/illustrations/chatbot-chat-application-artificial-3589528/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/illustrations/chatbot-chat-application-artificial-3589528/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: 9. Employee Recognition t_text: Consistent employee recognition is crucial to keep employees motivated and engaged. Employees want to feel valued and a great way to accomplish this is by management taking the time to always make sure a job well done is recognized.

Easy ways to recognize employees are by granting financial incentives or sending out a group email mentioning their recent success. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_title: Note- t_text: Employee recognition is a great way to help employees feel valued whenever they perform a job well done. - t_headline: 10. Everyday Conversations t_text: Holding consistent informal one on one meetings is a great way to improve employee engagement levels. Management professionals that make sure to engage employees in casual conversation will notice that it can go a long way to help employees feel valued and supported.

One on one meetings do not need to happen every day to be effective but they should occur consistently throughout an employee's tenure at an organization. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: Key Takeaways t_text: p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: key-takeaways-1612547725-3010.png t_description: //pixabay.com/illustrations/community-connection-woman-select-4536852/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/illustrations/community-connection-woman-select-4536852/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: event_body: json-ld_event: t_name: Employee Scheduling for Restaurant Managers t_description: Attendees will learn how create excellent schedules. The class teaches managers how to estimate the number of employees they need to staff their locations; how to accurately forecast their customer demand; how to quickly and accuaratly write and communicate schedules to employees; and how to evaluate the accuracy and optimization of their schedules to make adjustments. v_start_date: 2022-08-08 i_image: p_location_name: Altametrics Online Webinar Course p_address: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics v_price: 10.00 t_offer_description: Priority Registration v_registration_url: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics ---