It is important that companies should ask why employee engagement is not important, instead of why it is important.
A recent survey has pointed out that only close to 25 per cent of the employees in the United States are not engaged.
This is something which cannot be brushed aside easily.
An article in officevibe.com reveals why it’s important for companies to focus on employee engagement.
* Retaining talent
The companies that are able to retain the talents are the ones that achieve success.
Suggest to managers that they hold monthly one-on-one meetings so employees can express themselves, and integrate a continuous feedback tool into your teams so employees can share their thoughts anonymously.
* Loss of money
Employees who are disengaged can lead to loss of revenue and also can incur more cost to the company by being less productive.
Giving credit and praise for your employees’ hard work gives them the validation that they are being seen and respected. They will reciprocate your recognition with hard work.
* Employee is the first customer
Your employees are the direct point of contact to your customers. When employees are engaged, they are more invested in what they put out, and the customer will feel that in the product or service they receive.
Offering benefits and perks such as the opportunity to work remotely or flex hours will help your teams remain engaged as they will feel that you care about their needs as people, and not only workers.
* Plus and Minus
The energy of an employee plays a major role in the company's growth.
When you have even just one disengaged employee, their negative attitude and unhappy demeanor will penetrate the moods of the rest of the team, either elevating or bringing down the morale.
On the other hand, engaged employees bring in more positive energy and inspire others to grow in confidence.
The best way to inject positivity into your team is to lead by example. You and your managers set the mood and tone for the day the moment they walk into work.
* Increase in productivity
One common reason for lack of productivity and disengagement is that employees do not connect with their tasks, or are uncertain of their roles and what is expected of them.
Disengaged employees are often very unproductive as they have lost interest in their day to day tasks. This affects the output and quality of work, therefore affecting customer satisfaction, retention and profits.
Make sure that from day one, employees are aware of what is expected of them. Clarity is extremely important. Check in with your teams often to make sure that everyone is aligned with the work they are doing.
