E-Tip 257 - Get Your Employees More Engaged!

In today's global and competitive economy, it is critical for a business' workforce to have high productivity. Unfortunately, recent Gallup* and Conference Board** research indicates the following:

· 54% of employees are not at all engaged at work*

· Only 29% are truly motivated and engaged*

· 53% of American workers are unhappy in their jobs**

According to these points, over half of the American workforce is disengaged and unhappy at work. It is safe to say this is a formula for poor productivity and run-of-the-mill corporate earnings.

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How Does A Business Like Yours Get Their Employees More Engaged?

A number of business experts recommend empowering your employees in the following ways:

· Make sure they are part of the solution

· Make sure they are part of the continuous improvement process

· Make sure they have a forum for their opinions to be heard

To ensure this happens at your business, we recommend three key strategies:

• Clarify job descriptions and responsibilities
• Provide your employees with the proper training to facilitate their job requirements
• Make everyone accountable for their job function and give financial rewards/incentives when certain levels of measurement are reached

Create And Maintain A Business Environment That Is Consistently Fair

Dale Carnegie^® Training has helped tens of thousands of organizations over the years. And if anything has been consistent, it is this: Not one organization was perfect. People still feel overloaded and stressed by meeting deadlines and mismatches in compensation, not to mention policy changes that typically take place without much internal discussion. By being open and truthful with your staff, you can weather these challenges.

Summary: As you can see, many companies need to hone their employee leadership development skills to provide the most opportunity for their current workforce. Primary benefits for businesses that succeed in this area include lower recruitment spending, increased employee morale and people being open to covering additional job functions without any added dollars to their paycheck.

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