We all know engaged employees perform better, and one key ingredient is employees’ connection with their company’s purpose. But while purpose is crucial, it can’t carry the full weight of engagement on its own. In addition to feeling energized by the company’s mission, employees also need to know that the company (in the form of leadership) reciprocally values them and their unique perspective.
4 Fundamental Ways to Boost Employee Engagement
Help your employees feel seen, heard, valued, and encouraged.
November 03, 2023
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Summary.
With the rise of hybrid and remote work, there’s a real danger — unless companies think deeply about what kind of a culture they’re developing — that workers may come to feel like “just another face on the zoom screen.” Employees need to know that their leaders value them and their unique perspective. If employees feel that their ideas and suggestions don’t matter, it’s very hard for them to feel engaged.
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