TOP 5 EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Usually, employee
engagement is equated with kicking away work blues. But this is a short
sighted definition. If employees are happy to report to work, then does it mean
they are effectively engaged? Not really.
When employees are deeply connected with the goals and objectives of
their organization, and are willing to undertake the initiative to deliver more
than the allocated job responsibilities; it is then that employees are truly
engaged.
No wonder
then that Kevin Kruse from Forbes.com defines employee
engagement as,“the emotional commitment the employee has to the
organization and its goals.”
Ina city like Delhi, where the weather
is extreme and stress levels are high,organizations need to think at a micro
level rather than simply focusing on the macro happiness quotient.
So without any further ado, let’s get
into the top five ways for effective employee engagement.
1. Profess and
Practice Transparency
It’s always advantageous if the
management is transparent with its employees with respect to overall goals,
targets and expectations. Ambiguity and an opaque approach leads to speculation
and rumour mongering. The employee focus is mostly on getting to know what they
are unaware of,leading to disengagement.
2. Appreciate
and Reward
A note of appreciation; a thunderous
applause or a bouquet goes a long way in taking an employee to cloud nine. This
does not mean that financial incentiveis less essential. But an immediate
appreciation definitely cements employee engagement.
A manager taking cognizance of every employee effort surely encourages
workforce to push their work potential.
3. Being
creative in tough situations
Many times tough tasks require creative
ideas. For instance, if a sales meeting is all set to be afiery affair, then
shifting the venue to a quiet coffee café can liven up spirits and give out of
box ideas to employees. Sometimes ambience can sooth frayed tempers and tired
nerves. This is all the more possible in a city like Delhi which has food
joints and quirky café’s dotted all over.
4. Mentor and empower
It is crucial for new workforce to be
properly mentored. Be it organizational goals or the finer nuances of daily
functioning;mentoring reducesattrition and developsemployee engagement.However,
merely mentoring is not sufficient. It is also vital to empowerworkforce to
function independently.
5. Social
Bonding
Social bonding is important especially
for the GEN Y workforce. Monthly family picnics, movie outings and luncheons
even if it’s going Dutch; is
definitely a big plus. Such events create social and family bonds, inculcate
camaraderie, bonhomie and firm up employee engagement.
So, all the managers out there should
definitely try these great tips to engage your employees for years
to come.
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