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.”
In a city like Delhi, where the weather
is extreme and stress levels are high, organizations need to think of 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 lead to speculation
and rumor-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; thunderous applause
or a bouquet goes a long way in taking an employee to cloud nine. This does not
mean that financial incentives are 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 a fiery affair, then
shifting the venue to a quiet coffee café can liven up spirits and give out of
box ideas to employees. Sometimes ambiance can soothe 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 a new workforce to be
properly mentored. Be it organizational goals or the finer nuances of daily
functioning; mentoring reduces attrition and develops employee engagement. However,
merely mentoring is not sufficient. It is also vital to empower the workforce 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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