Workplace of Choice

Is your workforce engaged?  Employee engagement is the new HR buzzword connecting the workforce to the company’s productivity and employee productivity.  According to a recent HR Magazine article $350B is the estimated annual cost of disengaged workers for U.S. businesses.  Clearly, employers cannot afford to have unengaged employees who have “checked out” only putting in time but not passion or energy into their work.  Employee engagement is a key link to customer satisfaction, company reputation and overall stakeholder value. 

So how do you tap into your employee’s engagement level?  Consider how you currently empower, develop, recognize and reward your employees.  Are there opportunities for your employees to be a partner in executing your mission and business strategy?  Do you reward those who take personal responsibility in getting results to increase the profitability and growth of your business?  Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on your employees as they are the key to your future success.   Without employee engagement, your company mission and values and business strategy are just an idea.  The employees make it real and are the driver of business success in today’s competitive marketplace. 

In order to measure your employee’s commitment, motivation, sense of purpose and passion for their work and the company, consider confidentially administering an employment engagement survey.  Employees will appreciate the fact that you value their opinions and you may uncover some real gems to fully engage your team!