The involvement of employees in the events of the company has a direct impact on the performance and competitiveness of the organization. This is confirmed by the Employee Engagement Institute's 2022 study, which found that companies with higher employee engagement rates achieve 21% more productivity and reduce turnover by up to 41%. These are the numbers that are worth paying attention to. That's why, in this article, we'll look at how to increase employee engagement in your to the firm.
Familiarize employees with the company culture
The first and crucial step to increasing the involvement of employees in the events of the company is to familiarize them with corporate culture. It is important that the employee knows the values, principles and traditions that define the company as such, including its objectives. Based on this, they form a relationship with the organization and at the same time can better understand what their contribution is to achieving common goals.
Type: Organize a workshop for your employees or e-learning coursethat brings them closer to the company culture and important aspects of your company.
Communicate openly and transparently
Whether you are communicating internal news in the form of a new coffee machine or want to invite colleagues to a company brunch, make sure that this information reaches everyone. Employees appreciate knowing what's going on in the company. Therefore, regularly inform them about news, current goals of the company and important decisions. Transparency in communication is key to making employees feel an inseparable part of the company.
Type: The ideal place to share news and updates is corporate intranet or HR Softwarewhere employees have access. News You can target different groups of employees, and with handy notifications, you can ensure that no information is missed.
Encourage employees to develop
Stagnation is a motivational killer. No one likes to stay in one place for a long time. Staff they need to grow, improve and educate themselves. Supporting and providing development opportunities will help you keep employees engaged and motivated. Offer trainings, mentoring programs or give employees the opportunity to choose individual courses that interest them given their position.
Reward and do not skimp with recognition
Remuneration and recognition are key factors in keeping employees motivated and their involvement in events in the company. At the same time, these are not only financial rewards, but also verbal recognition, awards or the introduction of new employment benefits. Employees who feel that their work is important and valued are more satisfied and more willing to contribute to the overall success of the company.
Be interested in the opinions and preferences of employees
An active interest in the opinions and preferences of employees is the last, but no less important step to increase their involvement. Every one employee has unique views and ideas about how the company could work better. Let them know that you care about their opinion and create a space for them to express their thoughts and communicate their ideas.
One of the most effective and easiest ways is to create questionnaires that allow you to gather specific opinions and feedback on a variety of topics — from the work environment to strategic direction of the company. Wondering what benefits employees would most appreciate? Whether they wouldn't mind pet friendly office? Ask them through a questionnaire.
Type: Try the creation of questionnaires with the new module Pinya HR. Create questionnaires with different types of questions and distribute them to different groups of employees. Plan the date of their publication or publish them directly, and after the end of the questionnaire campaign, evaluate the results also in visual form, using graphs.
Remember that being interested in the opinions and preferences of employees is not just an act of friendliness and fostering a positive corporate culture. This is a key element of corporate strategy, creating an environment where employees feel heard and respected. Sincere interest helps foster a strong, united team that is motivated and committed to a common goal — the success of your business.
