Introduction
Every business has one nightmare in common: turnover. It’s a waste of resources, time, and profits. And in some industries, it can be as high as 14.6%.
There are too many causes for turnover to list in this article. It’s safe to say that employees quit when they don’t feel appreciated, well-compensated, or respected. But one element some employers may fail to consider is if there is enough employee engagement.
What does employee engagement look like? It might be easy to mistake company culture and pizza parties as the best way to promote it. But if you want truly engaged employees, you will have to go deeper.
Keep reading as we discuss how you can make employee engagement go from theory to practice.
What Does Employee Engagement Look Like?
Let’s define our terms first. Engagement is not the same as adhering to company policies or doing the bare minimum. An engaged employee is not just one who fulfills all their responsibilities.
Engagement means that an employee feels that they are one with the company’s goals and philosophy. They seek to do more than just clock in and clock out. They feel a sense of purpose when they go to work, and don’t spend all week fantasizing about the weekend.
To be more specific, let’s identify a few key characteristics of healthy employee engagement and a happy employee experience.
1. Stellar Attitude
Science suggests that happiness depends in great part on your attitude. But it’s not as simple as throwing a smile on your face when you don’t feel it. Cultivating a good attitude is a tricky thing, especially in the workplace.
You’ll know that you have engaged employees when they demonstrate a good attitude about e