Many organizations get caught up in the hiring process and onboarding new employees, but don’t focus on the follow up after that candidate is an employee. After the hiring process is complete, organizations tend to forget about setting up proper infrastructure to ensure employees remain engaged and enthusiastic about their work. However, employee engagement is a crucial part to longevity and keeping your staff happier on the job. Disengaged employees are estimated to cost organizations up to $500 billion in lost productivity each year. But how do you set your employees up for success? Here are five ways to boost employee engagement at your organization.
- Training. Employee engagement begins with an organization that values the growth of its employees. Providing continuing education and training allows employees to enhance their skill set and grow with the company. Not only does continued training provide a path for success and advancement, it engages employees in the culture of your organization and its success as well.
- Recognition. Sometimes we all get caught up in what could be done better, but recognition for what was done well is also crucial. When hard work is recognized, employees feel more dedicated to their position and the organization as a whole. Even recognizing small efforts on a monthly basis can make an impact.
- Communication. Communicating openly with employees as an organization makes them feel more involved in the process. Fostering a culture of open communication can breed collaboration and engagement. Employees feel more comfortable bringing forth ideas and concerns, and, in turn, the organization can learn of ways to improve or new avenues to explore for growth.
- Tools. Almost nothing is worse than not having the proper tools to do your job. Make sure you’re providing the right tools to your employees so that they can be successful in their positions. Great workers want to be efficient and having proper infrastructure, processes, and training in place for them to do so is motivating.
- Balance. Even the most dedicated employees don’t want to spend their entire lives at work. Another key to employee engagement is recognizing the sanctity of work-life balance. Allowing employees to work from home or offering flexible hours can go a long way in keeping them engaged with the company and fulfilled.
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