Employee engagement is the level of commitment, enthusiasm and energy that employees show towards their work. It has a significant impact on productivity levels. According to various studies and polls/surveys – found that “engaged” employees are six times more likely to be fully engaged at work than those who are not engaged. Engaged employees are also more likely to be committed, enthusiastic and energetic about their work. It is not only about the employee’s personal well-being but also about the company’s success.
Studies has found that there was a direct correlation between engaged employees and better business performance for companies in few of the below as a consequence:
– Higher profitability
– Increased customer satisfaction
– Better quality products or services
Reasons Why Engaged Employees Are More Productive
So why is it that engaged employees are more productive and more likely to produce their best work? Engaged employees are:
1) More Satisfied and Happy
The concept of employee engagement is not new, but it has been given a new life with the advent of social media. With the rise in social media use, companies have started to realize that their employees are not just working for them, but are also talking about them on social media. This has led to a shift in how companies and managers think about their employees and what they need to do in order to retain them.
The importance of employee engagement is not only limited to retaining staff, but also improving satisfaction levels among them. A recent Human Resource surveys has found that many of us are simply “satisfied” with the job we have, while some of us are pretty content too. Engaged employees, on the other hand, were noticeably more satisfied and ready to lead greater initiatives at work than those who were merely satisfied or dissatisfied.
2) Have an Innovative Work Approach
A lot of people have been stuck in their old ways of working. They don’t want to change the way they work, even if it is for the better. This is due to the fear of change.Engagned employees are usually more open-minded when it comes to doing things differently and not be afraid to take risks.
It’s important that we learn from our mistakes, but it’s also important that we are willing to take risks and try new things. We need to stop being scared of change and instead embrace it, as this will lead us towards a brighter future with more opportunities.
3) Likely to Stay at the Organisation Longer
According to a study by the University of Texas, employees who are satisfied with their job are more likely to stay at the organisation for a longer period of time. The study also found that employees who were satisfied with their job had higher levels of engagement and commitment. The study was conducted on a sample size of 2,000 employees in the United States. The research found that those who were satisfied with their job had higher levels of engagement and commitment or conversely the employees who were dissatisfied with their job had lower levels of engagement and commitment.
How to Keep Your Employees Engaged
Here are 10 powerful steps to engage the employees and tend them to be more productive:
1. Improve Efficiency in the Workplace
2. Improve Communication
3. Give Recognition
4. Encourage Interaction
5. Invest in Your Employees,
6. Invest in Your Company ( systems and processes)
7. Focus on Employee WellBeing
8. Encourage Feedback ( Peer Feedback and 360 degree feedback)
9. Emphasise Your Company Culture
10. Provide a Good Onboarding Experience.
11. Give Working Flexibility
To Summarize
Employee engagement is defined as how much an employee identifies with, and is committed to the organization they work for. When employees are engaged they are more likely to be productive. This is because when employees are engaged they feel like their contribution matters and that their work has meaning.
Employee engagement can be increased by providing opportunities for growth and development, feedback on performance, recognition of accomplishments, and opportunities for career progression and organisation should take active interest in this aspect of employees working environment
