{"id":52504,"date":"2021-11-15T02:33:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T08:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelhyatt.com\/?p=52504"},"modified":"2022-10-10T09:46:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T14:46:07","slug":"how-to-keep-employees-engaged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullfocus.co\/how-to-keep-employees-engaged\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Employees Engaged"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most leaders are good at pushing their organization forward. They\u2019re able to hit their goals, and they might even be decent at profit. But, unfortunately, many leaders don\u2019t prioritize their people<\/a>. If a leader doesn\u2019t know what to do with their people, morale will be low, people will leave, and the business will suffer. The cost is too great.<\/p>\n

Attracting top talent<\/a>, finding the right fit, and then keeping good employees and ensuring they\u2019re happy and engaged is essential for a stellar company culture. It\u2019s hard work, but the reward is greater.<\/p>\n

How do you start transforming your company culture? Here are three strategies every leader can implement immediately to ensure employees are engaged and feel connected to the business mission.<\/p>\n

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  1. Offer time.<\/strong> People need an individual place to connect with their direct supervisor. Allow 30 minutes to an hour for one-on-ones, depending on the nature of the role and current projects. One-on-one meetings are ultimately about accountability and alignment. They\u2019re a time for leaders to give focused time to their direct reports, discuss ongoing or new projects, and establish expectations moving forward. In the process, these meetings also provide the opportunity for the relationship and trust between a leader and their direct report to build.<\/li>\n
  2. Offer affirmation. <\/strong>Everyone likes to receive recognition for their efforts. It\u2019s something we all need, and verbal affirmation can be the easiest way to do that. When you notice a team member doing something good, catch them in the moment and tell them right away. Offering affirmation in front of others will also have a positive impact on surrounding team members. Alternatively, there\u2019s nothing like a thoughtful, handwritten note. It communicates both that you care and took the time to say something sincere. You\u2019ll receive more of what you affirm, so begin to slowly develop this habit. When you celebrate the wins and contributions of your team, they\u2019ll push for more.<\/li>\n
  3. Offer a vision. <\/strong>Employees want to be taken somewhere. They want to be part of a journey bigger than themselves. But if they don\u2019t feel like they\u2019re going anywhere, or they\u2019re confused about where they\u2019re going, employees disengage and slip into siloed work or team-specific strategies that are disconnected from the central mission. You can drive employee engagement by clearly communicating a compelling vision for your company\u2014for your team, products or services, sales and marketing, and impact. When employees feel connected to the bigger picture and see themselves as contributors to the vision, engagement goes up and they\u2019re less likely to start looking for a job elsewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The key here is intentionality. It communicates to employees that they belong, they have a place, and that the organization is better because of them. Which of these culture-building strategies do you need to implement to ensure employees are engaged?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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