According to a Gallup report, only 13% of employees are engaged in the workplace. Disengagement among employees can be very fatal for business growth. Workplace disengagement is when employees are not emotionally connected to their jobs or the working environment, as a result of poor management. Disengagement comes with a hefty price in the workplace. Profits might drop, productivity might slack and targets might be delayed.
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However, it doesn’t cost to engage workers. The most successful companies have employees who are emotionally and physically engaged. Having employees who are emotionally engaged in your company – whether big or small – leads to effective growth and development.
In order to achieve workplace productivity, there are various questions that need to be answered. In this article, we shall examine 5 ways to make your employees emotionally engaged in the workplace.
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Never Neglect Employees’ Basic Needs
The most successful companies ask themselves if their employees know what is expected of them at work. They ask if employees have all it takes to meet and exceed the goals and the objectives of the company. They ask if these employees have the materials and equipment to reach and exceed workplace goals. These questions are for the employer or CEO to answer, because in many cases, employers have to provide basic needs of their employees.
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Don’t Take The Efforts Of Employees For Granted
Another question you need to ask yourself is if you are truly rewarding the efforts of your employees. Are the best workers getting the right remuneration? Do your employees get to do what they do best every day? How often are they rewarded? Are they rewarded daily, weekly, monthly, or annually? Is the timeframe of reward effective? Have they been rewarded or recognized for their efforts in the past week? The reason for these questions is to ensure that employees feel that there is someone that truly has their interests and growths at heart. These questions are to create a deeper level of connection among employees in the workspace.
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Never Underestimate Teamwork
Never underestimating teamwork means that the opinions of employees count. Questions such as, are my employees connected to the mission and vision of the company? Do they feel they matter in the company or are simply feeling out of place? Do they get along as teammates? Are they feeling alienated from the company’s success stories or troubles? These questions can only be addressed when the teamwork culture has been effectively analyzed. These are the questions you ask yourself and your employees. Productivity increases when i.) there is a sense of belongingness in the company; ii.) there is a sense of bonding among teammates; iii.) there is a sense of emotional and physical security devoid of toxicity in the workplace.
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Never Neglect The Future Of Employees
Another way to measure
employees’ engagement is if employees have the opportunity to discuss their future with their employers. Is there a provision for the employee to learn and grow in the workspace? Whether it is a big, medium, or small company, conversations about employees’ future growth and development should be prioritized. Leading companies spend time and money training and retraining their employees.
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Engage Your Employees According To Their Peculiarities
Inasmuch as we encourage equality in the workplace, it can be damaging to treat employees the same way. There is a need to consider age, gender, work experience, status, and expertise. It is very important to carry out equity in the workplace. Expectations should differ from person to person. You wouldn’t treat your aged employee as you would treat those of the younger generation. How you would treat an intern wouldn’t be the same way you would treat an executive. Some employees might need stern rebuke, while others might need mild corrections. The goal is to treat everyone with all sense of fairness and equity. Understand their strengths and weaknesses and act accordingly.
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This article was first published on 10th December 2021
nnaemeka-emmanuel
Nnaemeka is an academic scholar with a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is also a creative writer, content creator, storyteller, and social analyst.
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