When your employees are engaged, they believe in your company’s mission, understand how they support it and come to work ready to give their best effort. But, according to recent research, a staggering 69% of the workforce remains unengaged. So what can you do to give employees an extra bit of motivation?
As a manager and team leader, you have a unique opportunity to engage employees. Here are five easy, low-effort tactics to shake up your routine and create high engagement within your team:
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Connect employees’ work with company goalsWorking with colleagues in pursuit of a common goal helps employees develop a sense of community and creates a culture of cooperation. But for many employees, the company’s goals can seem too far removed from their own. As a manager, be sure to routinely connect the dots between everyday tasks and long-term strategy:
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Recognize employee contributionsMost people sleep better at night knowing their work impacts success. Set a few minutes aside each week to show your team members the tangible effects of their hard work:
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Host meetings in a fun wayMeetings in the same virtual or in-person rooms with the same format can sap the energy from even your most creative attendees. A simple change of scenery can transform an otherwise routine meeting into a positive work experience:
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Give and receive feedback more frequentlyCandid conversations help employees feel more like active members of a team, rather than just humble subordinates. And too often, candid feedback gets confused with something negative. To break the negative stigma, change up the way feedback is exchanged on your team:
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Provide opportunities to learnEncourage employees to attend courses or conferences that cater to their professional interests. By showing an active interest in their career development, you’re showing that the company is committed to their success:
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If your organization permits, attend an online group class so everyone can sharpen their skills as a team.
