There’s simply no denying that happy employees help build strong businesses.
Employees that feel a meaningful connection to their jobs genuinely enjoy being at the office. They are also more productive and far more likely to stay loyal to your company. When your employees are engaged—both in their day-to-day tasks and in the organization overall—everyone wins.
On the flip side, a drop in employee engagement can really hurt your business. The surefire signs of unengaged employees include procrastination, decreased productivity and a lack of interest in company ideals.
For example, an employee that spends more time surfing the web than completing their projects has probably become disengaged from their role in the office. If this sounds like an employee in your workplace, it may time to consider some strategies for boosting employee engagement.
So where do you start?
Encourage mentorship.
The first and most important way to increase employee engagement is to take a look at the relationship between your co-workers and managers. A great boss or manager can make a world of difference when it comes to engagement. You want your employees to feel mentored by their superiors and inspired to do better and better work. And this has to start at the manager/supervisory level. Sitting down with your management team to discuss their leadership approach is a great place to begin building a more engaging workplace.
Communicate your goals and recognize achievement.
It’s much easier to stay engaged when you fully understand your professional goals. Give your employees more opportunities to see how their contributions directly impact the success of the company. This might mean including them on higher-level business meetings. Or perhaps you could organize an awards program to recognize employees who have made a singular impact on your workplace by increasing productivity, generating revenue or adding new business. When your employees feel included in the success of your company, there are far more likely to stay engaged during the workday.
Create a stronger company culture
What your company stands for means more to your staff than you think. Employees want to work for a company whose values closely align with their own – a place where they can feel both comfortable and inspired. When you’re looking to increase employee engagement, start by considering who your employees are and what they’re looking for in a workplace. You might want to survey your entire staff, or perhaps just speak with a selection of long-time employees individually. Getting their input with help you make the necessary changes to your company culture and allow your team to feel as though they’ve helped shape their work environment.
For more great tips on improving employee engagement in your workplace and landing talented employees, contact ProSource Staffing today.