Tip #595: Three Reasons to Make Employee Engagement a Top Priority

While U.S. employee engagement reached its highest level in March at 34.1%, engagement levels have not exceeded 33% since 2012.  Employee engagement is defined as the level at which employees are emotionally invested in, and focused on, creating value for their organizations every day.  While there is an increased focus on the necessity and impacts of employee engagement, few organizations have taken action to ultimately grow engagement levels.    

Here are three reasons why organizations must make employee engagement a top priority.

1. Managers matter most.  In Gallup's latest report, State of the American Manager, which is based on over four decades of extensive talent research, the crucial links between talent, engagement and key performance indicators (KPI's) are examined to reveal the characteristics of great managers.  The research reveals that managers account for as much as 70% of variance in employee engagement scores.  This means that most managers are failing to create an environment in which employees feel comfortable and are motivated to perform at peak levels.

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