Business Leadership Today

The Value of Employee Engagement

The value of employee engagement for organizations is evident in the high productivity, improved performance, low turnover, and increased profitability that result from it. Employee benefits include greater job satisfaction, a sense of purpose, improved well-being, and the feeling that they are valued. 

The Link Between Employee Engagement and Business Performance

Employee engagement is linked to business performance because it affects profitability, productivity, absenteeism, retention, and customer satisfaction. Engagement is also linked to a company’s ability to innovate and adapt more easily in times of change, which impacts its future performance. 

Employee Engagement Surveys Work Very Well… If Used Properly

Employee engagement surveys do work very well if they are used properly, as part of a well-thought-out strategy for improving employee engagement over the long-term.  However, if used improperly, engagement surveys can actually have a negative impact on employee engagement.

What Is A Fully Engaged Employee?

A fully engaged employee is an employee who is enthusiastic about their jobs, invested in the success of the organization, and dedicated to its mission. Fully engaged employees demonstrate their commitment through behaviors that help organizations perform well, grow sustainably, and improve profits.

The 7 Factors of Employee Engagement

The seven factors of employee engagement are strong leadership, a caring culture, meaningful work, regular feedback (including recognition), professional growth opportunities, the autonomy to work independently, and an inclusive work environment where employees feel free to be their authentic selves.

How Employee Engagement Affects the Financial Performance of a Company

Employee engagement can affect the financial performance of a company because it is tied to an employee’s performance, productivity, absenteeism, retention, and customer satisfaction. It can also impact a company’s ability to innovate and improve processes, which are both necessary for financial success.

What a Disengaged Employee Looks Like

A disengaged employee looks just like their engaged co-workers on the surface, but, unlike engaged employees, they bring neither passion nor commitment to their jobs. They often exhibit toxic behaviors, underperform, and lack a strong belief in or enthusiasm for the organization’s mission, vision, or values.

How Healthcare Can Improve Employee Engagement

Healthcare can improve employee engagement by offering development opportunities, including leadership coaching, improving communication and feedback, supporting team-building initiatives, recognizing the accomplishments of staff, and providing mental well-being resources to reduce stress and burnout.

How Nurses Can Improve Employee Engagement

Nurses can improve employee engagement by providing autonomy, offering development opportunities, refocusing on purpose and values, giving feedback and recognizing employees’ contributions, and ensuring a healthy work/life balance for staff. Compassionate leaders who truly value employees should guide these engagement strategies.