According to the 2013 Gallup report, there are 20 million U.S. workers that are so disengaged at work that they actually do more harm than good. What can an organization do to create an environment of thriving, motivated and engaged employees?

1. • Show off values and beliefs
• Live values top to bottom
• Bring values into the hiring process
OF EMPLOYEES SAY IT’S A REASON TO STAY
of employees said a lack of open, honest
communication has the most negative impact
on employee morale.
Talk is cheap; EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT should
be a budgeted line item.
Invest in tools, resources and challenges in
employees’ day-to-day activities.
“Lack of Career Progress” is the number one
factor in employees seeking out other jobs.
Often considered the hardest category to master
communication
Did you know relationships may be what’s
making 67% of your workforce stick around?
The office was traditionally thought to be a no
friend zone, but we love a good myth debunking.
Immediate and varied RECOGNITION
can impact effort and retention by up to 87%
Sources:
http://www.herdwisdom.com/blog/the-7-fundamentals-to-employee-engagement/
http://theirf.org/research/content/6000048/the-value-and-roi-of-employee-recognition/
EMPLOYEES IN AMERICA
ARE DISENGAGED
X 70M
So How Do We Engage
With These Workers?
7 FUNDAMENTALS
of Employee Engagement
REWARDS1
VALUES2
FRIENDS3
THANKS4
• Development Programs
• Comprehensive Benefits
OF EMPLOYEES STAY AT A
JOB FOR THE BENEFITS
• Non-Cash Awards
• Good compensation
Shared Values means that guiding principles of the
business are aligned with the employee’s goals.
60%
27%
67%
87%
of employee who plan to leave within the first year
cite feeling “disconnected” to the organization!
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Recognition is a popular one for a reason.
Crazy, true fact: 100% of people can show gratitude.
FEEDBACK5
TOOLS6
33%
#1
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How can you create exemplary leadership
in your company?
LEADERSHIP7
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Model the way • Show interest • Encourage others
Pick the right managers • Provide coaching
Connect regularly • Delegate
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