7 ways to improve employee engagement

Jul 25
11:40

2015

Krishna Yerra

Krishna Yerra

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Hiring the best employees for an organization is for sure a task well done by the HRs. But the job of an HR doesn’t end here.

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If the employees do not feel themselves engaged or motivated to be at the workplace,7 ways to improve employee engagement Articles this might lower their productivity and at times might look to switch the company. Here are the 7 sure shot ways HRs can look to engage employees and bring out their worth.

 

  1. Give them ownership

Giving a responsibility or ownership is the most tested method in any organization. If employees are made responsible for the outcomes (be it positive or negative), they will be self-motivated to work on it accordingly and improve their shortcomings. In most of the cases results have always been as expected.

 

  1. Be transparent

Transparency is the best way to engage employees at work. Right from the time an employee joins the organization, the employers should eloquently convey why they are into this business, what they do exactly and how their employees play important role in transforming lives of not only the target audience but also of the people associated within the organization.

 

  1. A workplace to look for

The best an HR can do is to make workplace an indirect hanging out place for employees, specially when working hours are over. A workplace culture where employees look forward going to work. When employees feel valued and empowered to do what they’ve been hired to do, they would surely look to spend more time at workplace.

 

  1. Treat employees like family

Each employee has a different way of doing the work and different pace of getting along with the task as well. Co-ordinate with them and understand what can make them reach high productivity. Treat employees like family and work with them to grow. Show them the appreciation and don’t treat them like they are just numbers.

 

  1. Challenge the employees

Challenging the creative minds of employees is another way of keeping them engaged to work. Make sure to give them projects that make them think and even go outside of their comfort zones. This is the best activity to help make employees smart and successful at work. When they succeed, they will be much prouder of the accomplishments.

 

  1. Empower them to achieve results

Challenging the employees is for sure going to drive employees to reach to a result, but if employers are not empowering them with enough resources, the efforts might not prove any fruitful. Ask questions, hold meaningful conversations, provide constructive feedback to the team. But most importantly back the team with full resources so they don’t feel hindered.

 

  1. Perks in cash is not the solution

Specially for start-ups who are cash-constrained, employee engagement is a bit of a challenge. In such cases HRs should look to provide value to the employees which is equivalent to giving cash as perk. This could be free gym membership, dance classes, music classes, vocational activities in the office etc. Such activities would definitely add value in an employee’s life.