Employee involvement in the company has a direct impact on the performance and competitiveness of the organisation. This is confirmed by a 2022 study by the Employee Engagement Institute, which found that companies with higher levels of employee engagement achieve 21% higher productivity and reduce turnover by up to 41%. These are numbers worth paying attention to. That's why in this article, we'll look at how to increase employee engagement in your business.
Introduce employees to the company culture
The first and essential step to increase employee involvement in the company is to familiarize them with the company culture. It is important that the employee knows the values, principles and traditions that define the company as such, including its goals. Based on this, they form a relationship with the organisation and can also better understand what their contribution is to achieving the common goals.
Tip: Organize a workshop or e-learning course for your employees to introduce them to your company culture and important aspects of your company.
Communicate openly and transparently
Whether you're communicating internal news in the form of a new coffee machine or inviting colleagues to a company brunch, make sure this information gets out to everyone. Employees appreciate knowing what's going on in the company. Therefore, keep them regularly informed about new developments, current company goals and important decisions. Transparency in communication is key to making employees feel like an integral part of the company.
Tip: The ideal place to share news and updates is the company intranet or HR software where employees have access. You can target updates to different groups of employees and with handy notifications, you can ensure that employees don't miss out on any information.
Support your employees in their development
Stagnation is a motivation killer. Nobody likes to stay in one place for long. Employees need to grow, improve and learn. Encouraging and providing opportunities for development will help you keep employees engaged and motivated. Offer training, mentoring programs or give employees the opportunity to choose individual courses that interest them given their position.
Reward and recognize
Rewards and recognition are key factors in keeping employees motivated and engaged in the company. This includes not only financial rewards, but also verbal recognition, awards or the introduction of new work benefits. Employees who feel that their work is important and valued are more satisfied and more willing to contribute to the overall success of the company.
Be interested in employees' opinions and preferences
Taking an active interest in the views and preferences of employees is a final, but equally important, step to increase employee engagement. Every employee has their own unique views and ideas about how the company could work better. Let them know that you care about their opinions and create a space for them to express their thoughts and communicate their ideas.
One of the most effective and simplest ways is to create questionnaires that allow you to gather specific opinions and feedback on a variety of topics - from the work environment to the strategic direction of the company. Wondering what benefits employees would most appreciate? Would they mind a pet friendly office? Ask them through a questionnaire.
Tip: Try creating surveys with the new Pinya HR module. Create surveys with different types of questions and distribute them to different groups of employees. Schedule a publication date or publish them directly and after the survey campaign is over, evaluate the results visually with graphs.
Remember, taking an interest in employees' opinions and preferences is not just an act of helpfulness and promoting a positive company culture. It is a key element of corporate strategy, creating an environment where employees feel heard and respected. Genuine concern helps foster a strong, united team that is motivated and committed to a common goal - the success of your company.
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