INFOGRAPHIC // The basics of employee engagement.
There is a lot of information about employee engagement out there but if it has you confused, here is a basic actionable guide to what the benefits are, how you can improve engagement and why a company-wide employee recognition program can help.
Some of the benefits of employee engagement.
Companies with higher levels of employee engagement continually out-perform the competition. In fact, many of the world’s most successful companies believe that high levels of engagement are a competitive advantage.
Engaged employees create greater value, are more productive, more connected to the impact their actions have and more committed to company success. They turn up and do more, using their own initiative and discretionary effort to deliver better outcomes.
18% increase in productivity (InSync)
Double the customer satisfaction (Kruse)
3 x faster profit growth than competitors (Lupfer)
75% reduction in turnover (Globoforce)
57% better total return to shareholder (Aon Hewitt)
How to improve employee engagement.
Share the company goals with all employees and align behaviour around the vision.
Create challenges for employees - not only will they learn valuable skills, engagement will be positively impacted.
Demonstrate that those in leadership roles are steering the company in the right direction.
Focus on appreciation - one of the top five factors influencing engagement.
Provide a sense of purpose for employees, building meaning into achievement.
Generate opportunities for employees to grow with the company and they will.
Encourage a transparent environment where employees feel they are trusted.
Look for a recognition program that will expand the recognition experience for your employees and improve engagement.
Branded with your recognition brand
Personal profile with customisable avatar
Tasks, messages & budget reminders
Build purpose into the values & culture
Manager tools to develop deeper relationships
Share goals with company-wide messages
Show appreciation through recognition moments
Like, comment or recognise again from the wall with full transparency
Leadership interaction sets the expectation
Tag with your values