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Employee engagement is the involvement and
enthusiasm of empolyees in their work and
workplace. 70% of the variance in team
engagement is determined solely by managers.
Definition and statistic from Gallup.
VICKI MCGUIRE
Brian NIEHAUS
CASEY MCKONE
Human Resources
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Take the time to connect with your team
members. Get to know them, ask them
what they like and don’t like about
work, hold regular check-ins, and be
open to their feedback. Recognize and
celebrate the contributions your team
members make, even the small wins.
Team members want to feel included,
empowered, appreciated, and valued.
When they feel trusted and their voice
is heard, they are more likely to be engaged, have a sense of belonging, and
see a future with your organization.
It is important to keep open communication with your teammates. A few
questions I’ve found useful to start conversations are: Do you have the correct
materials and equipment to perform
your job effectively and efficiently?
Is there anything I can do to help you
work better? And, do you have the information and training you need to
excel at what you do? Empower your
team to make small improvements in
their work areas, challenging them to
“fix what bugs them”.
In my experience, people are more
likely to be engaged when consistent
objectives are in place. Doing it right the
first time, or working by the order date
are broad concepts, but rely on each
team member to make independent
decisions that support the general goal.
Everyone owns a piece of the process.
Employee engagement is nurtured
when a team member understands the
significance and role of their job and
how it affects your customers.
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