13 Ideas to increase employee engagement

Inspired by the recent Friday 13th and with Halloween just around the corner, here are 13 ideas to increase employee engagement. Some say 13 is unlucky, others say lucky for some. All we know is that employee engagement isn’t down to luck, it comes from having a clear strategy that focuses on bringing out the best in your people. So don’t leave it to luck…what can you do more of to make a positive change?

1. Remind people your company’s mission and values – People need to be reminded of why they are doing what they’re doing.

2. Celebrate achievements – Big or small, they are the solid proof that the work people are putting in has meaning. Refill their energy tanks with some recognition and celebrate their hard work.

3. Celebrate people – Birthdays, promotions, retirements, newcomers welcoming, there are plenty of important moments where people can be put at the forfront of the company. Show them they matter!

4. Give and receive feedback – Keep it simple. Offer a framework or a system that employees can use with confidence and honesty. Let them know you value their opinion and most importantly, act on that feedback.

5. Show respect – This should be the cornerstone for every office interaction.

6. Empower your employees – Nothing creates a greater sense of responsibility and ownership like having the decision power. Don’t be afraid to let people be their own leader.

7. Assign a buddy/mentor for every newcomer – An important part of the onboarding process is having some really important questions answered. Questions that someone would be hesitant to simply ask a manager.

8. Recognise and encourage innovation – Reward your creative team members. Recognise them for going the extra mile.

9. Encourage learning – Challenge and support employees in learning and developing their skills.

10. Get social – Go out, have fun, have teambuilding sessions, join sports competitions and encourage team activities.

11. Make sure that people have all the resources they need – Equip your employees with the tools and systems that will make their job easier. This way, you’ll get them to invest their energy into doing great work, instead of wasting precious time.

12. Understand your level of engagement – Understand and analyse your employees, your teams and the overall workspace. You’ll get some essential pointers into what works and what you can improve.

13. Build long-term engagement – Don’t settle for a quick fix. Develop a long-term employee engagement strategy with clear objectives and action steps for more than a year, then re-evaluate and build on it.

This list has been extracted from Engage for Success 25 engagement ideas Click here to see the full list.

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