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.
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
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.
