Improve employee engagement at your company

Employee engagement influences your company’s profitability, employer reputation, and overall success as an organization. Research shows that companies with highly engaged employees are 21% more profitable than their competition. An engaged team moves together toward a common goal—an outcome that every company wants.

With workplace expectations constantly evolving and the fact that only 23% of employees are actively engaged in their work, there’s a lot to understand about what truly motivates employees.

What does employee engagement really mean?

Employee engagement is the level of commitment and interest employees have towards your organization and business goals. Employees that are highly motivated by and invested in their work are more productive, more satisfied, and more likely to stay with your company long-term.

Engagement goes beyond company loyalty—it also means enthusiasm for the work one is doing, which leads to:

Less absenteeism

More cross-company alignment

Boosted morale

Increased productivity

Better work quality

How to improve employee engagement

Boosting engagement begins with understanding how to properly motivate your team; often that starts with knowing what most employees value in a desirable workplace.

Here are some ways to enhance engagement:

Clearly communicate your company vision and goals

Informed employees feel a sense of responsibility to your objectives and work harder to achieve them.

Build a sense of purpose
in your work and mission

Your employees want to feel like their work matters and that they’re aligned to an important mission.

Create an inclusive
workplace culture

Build a sense of belonging into your workplace to help your team feel valued and respected.

Reward employees for
their hard work

Recognition goes a long way toward improving morale and motivation.

Present career growth  opportunities

Career advancement encourages your employees to grow and evolve their skills, leading to more job satisfaction.

Choose perks and benefits that support work-life balance

Acknowledge your employees’ needs outside of the workplace, and they’ll show up with more enthusiasm and energy for their jobs.

See how ClassPass can help you improve employee engagement.

Ways to measure employee engagement

You can gauge employee engagement through employee surveys and one-on-one conversations. These can give you a pulse on how your team is feeling and allow you to gather both qualitative and quantitative feedback on their sentiments about your organization.

Some other effective ways to measure employee engagement are:

Attrition rates

High turnover can signal employee dissatisfaction.

Team productivity

Low productivity might mean that your workforce is disengaged.

eNPS scores

Your employee NPS ratings can provide indicators of interest and morale.

Exit interviews

Understanding why employees decide to leave your organization can provide you with insights to improve retention.

Employee engagement activities and ideas

Once you know the causes of disengagement within your organization, you can take actions to improve it.

Wellness programs

Holistic benefits, like the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program help your employees to show up to work at their best.

Skill building workshops

Create opportunities for your team to advance their skills of interest.

Flexible work schedules

Give your employees autonomy in deciding when, how, and where they work.

Wellness challenges

Provide opportunities for your team to collectively participate in an activity to grow rapport and reduce burnout.

Social activities

Give your team time away from their work to connect, socialize, and build camaraderie.

Employee recognition

Highlight employees for their achievements through awards and company shoutouts.

ClassPass can make a difference in employee engagement

Studies show that healthy employees are more engaged and feel valued by their company. By providing employees with access to a vast network of fitness studios, gyms, and wellness services, the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program supports physical and mental health, directly enhancing job satisfaction and productivity.