Employee engagement is a measure of how much employees are invested in their work and the organization. Engaged employees:

• Display higher productivity.
• Display higher levels of workplace satisfaction.
• Are less likely to quit.

An employee engagement strategy is well worth an investment of time and resources as engaged employees are the foundation for a strong, thriving business. We’re sharing 8 proven employee engagement ideas to help inspire you and your team.

Employee engagement ideas

There are many ways to engage employees and strengthen your workforce; there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The following employee engagement ideas can help you start crafting your own engagement strategies.

1. Let employees be problem solvers.

Employees feel more engaged when they can play an important role in the workplace, especially if they can be problem solvers. Avoid the temptation to fix all problems in the workplace on your own.

Ask your employees for ideas and engage them in conversation as you try to decide how to solve organizational, operational, or strategic problems facing your workplace. Make a committee or hold a staff meeting to talk about issues and give your employees a chance to step up and be a part of the solution.

There’s a bonus benefit for managers and business owners here as well. When you allow your employees the opportunity to tackle problems in your business, you can identify the future leaders on your team and where their strengths lie. When you give your high-performing employees the freedom to innovate, they can help your business grow in ways you might not even see yet.

2. Support professional development.  

Our research has shown that professional development opportunities are one of the most desired benefits of a workplace, and many employees will leave a company to seek them out. Employees that feel you are invested in their growth as professionals and individuals will be more motivated and loyal to your company.

Some ways to support your employees’ development:

• Help them set and reach goals related to skills they want to learn and how they want to progress in their career.
• Map out a “growth plan” or career track with them and help them visualize how to get to the next level.
• Set aside funds for your employees to use for education and growth opportunities like online courses, seminars, books, etc.

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