Yorkshire’s Guide to Keeping Your Talent: Why an Employee Engagement Survey is Your New Best Friend

Greetings from the picturesque hills of Yorkshire, where the tea is strong, the pudding is mighty, and the talent is priceless! I’m your friendly Learning and Development Director from the heart of the North, here to chat about something that’s more precious than a cuppa on a rainy day – retaining your top talent.

You might have already read Michelle’s blog earlier this month where she shares about some of the challenges we hear about on our employee retention workshop and she shared her top tips for engaging your people.  But, how do you know what really engages your people?

The Dilemma of the Disappearing Talent

Picture this: You’ve spent ages finding the perfect employee. They’re a gem, a diamond in the rough, a right Yorkshire treasure. But then, poof! They vanish, off to greener pastures (or maybe just a better-stocked tearoom or prosecco fridge). Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you stop it?

Enter the hero of our story: the Employee Engagement Survey. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife in your business toolkit – versatile, handy, and surprisingly effective at opening metaphorical cans of worms.

Why Bother with an Employee Engagement Survey?

You might be thinking, “Surveys? Aren’t they just for finding out if people prefer tea or coffee in the break room?” Well, my friend, they’re for so much more! Here’s the lowdown:

1. Productivity Boost: Engaged employees are like well-oiled machines – efficient, effective, and less likely to break down (or break into the biscuit tin). According to a study by Gallup, highly engaged teams show 21% greater profitability. That’s a lot of extra dosh!
2. Reduced Turnover: Retaining your staff isn’t just about chaining them to their desks. Engaged employees are 59% less likely to seek out a new job in the next year (hello, stability!). They stay because they care, and they care because you listen.
3. Happiness Quota: A happy worker is a productive worker. Engaged employees report 10% higher customer ratings and 20% higher sales. Just imagine the smiles and the pounds rolling in!
4. Efficiency Overload: When employees are engaged, they’re more present, more attentive, and more efficient. They’re less likely to spend half the day wondering if it’s too early to nip to the pub or break into that biscuit tin!

Success Stories from Yorkshire’s Finest

Let’s talk real results. We’ve had the pleasure of working with some of Yorkshire’s top businesses, and the results speak for themselves.

Turns out, listening to staff ideas wasn’t just sweet – it was smart! By acting on feedback from their surveys, businesses reduced employee turnover. Employees felt heard, valued, and were less likely to leave for competitors. You can use engagement surveys to identify training needs, leading to an increase in overall efficiency. Who knew a little listening could lead to such big changes?

National Numbers to Ponder

If local tales aren’t enough to tickle your fancy, here are some stats from the broader UK scene:

• Productivity: Engaged employees are 17% more productive according to a CIPD report. More productivity means more profits, and who doesn’t want that?
• Retention: The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) also notes that engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave their organisation. That’s a lot of saved recruitment costs!
• Happiness: A happy workplace is a productive workplace. Engaged employees are 12% more productive and three times more creative. Happy employees, happy business, happy you.

Why Choose Us?

So, why should you, a savvy business owner or HR leader, choose to embark on the employee engagement survey journey with us? Well, apart from our charming Yorkshire accents and impeccable taste in tea, we bring:

• Expertise: We know our stuff and we know your stuff. We work locally across all sectors who employ people from tech, to professional services to manufacturing. Together, we’ll make magic.
• Bespoke Solutions: One-size-fits-all is for socks, not surveys. We tailor our approach to fit your unique business needs.
• Plan to Make a Difference: We support your leadership team to come up with a plan which will deliver improvements over 12-18 months.
• Proven Results: We’ve got a track record that speaks for itself. Our clients see real, tangible improvements.
• On Going Support: We’ll never leave you high and dry. Our quarterly reviews keep you on track and we build long term lasting relationships with our clients.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab that metaphorical Swiss Army knife and start unlocking the full potential of your team. Your talent will thank you, and your bottom line will too.

Cheers to happier, more engaged employees – and to you for taking the first step towards a brighter business future!

Yours quirkily,

Tracey Flannery
Learning and Development Director

Pro-Development (UK) Limited

Yorkshire’s Finest Engagement and Training Company