Evidence states that the lost productivity of actively disengaged employees costs the US economy $370 BILLION annually. Indications show that in 2011, the number of employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the number fired or discharged.The clues confirm that dissatisfied workers cause greater absenteeism and lower productivity in an organization.
If sources are to be believed, 2012 will be a more challenging year for retaining and attracting top talents
75% of leaders have no engagement plan or strategy even though 90% say engagement impacts on business success. Read more to find out how to retain employees happily.
2. Evidence states that the lost productivity of actively
disengaged employees costs the US economy
$370 BILLION annually.
* Gallup Management Journal, 2011
3. Indications show that in 2011, the number of
employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the
number fired or discharged.
* US Bureau of Labor Statistics
4. The clues confirm that dissatisfied workers cause
greater absenteeism and lower productivity in an
organization.
*Gallup poll on employee turnover
5. If sources are to be believed, 2012 will be a more
challenging year for retaining and attracting top
talents
Blessing White, 2011 Employee Engagement Report
6. Career advancement 32%
Job security 2%
Pay/benefits 22%
Work environment 17%
Flexibility 8%
Lack of fit to job 20%
* Gallup Management Journal, 2011
7. 75% of leaders have no engagement plan or
strategy even though 90% say engagement
impacts on business success * ACCOR
8. Suspects are disengaged
72% of US workers are not engaged in their work.
Defined essentially as ‘sleep walking’ throughout
their day
* Gallup Management Journal, 2011
9. 80% witnesses, basically senior HR professionals have given
their statement that employee engagement is high priority in
organizations today.
* From a global sample of 60 corporations the Corporate Leadership Council
11. 1
Frequent appreciation
of great work
gives employees a reason
to repeat this behavior.
Mind it!
12. 2
Recognition of
potential talents
in employees besides work
is a great way to bond with
them.
Try discussing their
individual interests and
personal goals in formal
meetings.
13. 3
Don’t only reward
accomplishments or
achievements every time.
Recognize the journey of
their failed efforts that laid
down the path to success
later.
14. 4
Nurture relationships with your colleagues.
Regularly interact with your team members, provide
constant guidance, coaching and feedback outside
your board room.
15. 5
Give them ample
opportunities to lead
projects or task forces.
Its good to make them feel
part
of something big and
important.