By Jessica Saxton / May 8, 2019 / Human Resources Department

Have you struggled to get employees engaged at work? Increased employee engagement has proven to be helpful with both work performance and organizational success. When someone is engaged at work, it shows in their workmanship, productivity, and communication. Engaged employees are more responsive as opposed to reactive. They are ready and willing to work individually yet with the team! Engaged employees will go over and beyond to do a great job as opposed to just meeting the minimum requirements. An engaged team will get your workplace running smoother and being more productive in no time! 

Here are a few ways to increase employee engagement in your workplace!

1. Provide feedback for your staff. Employees who receive feedback are more engaged and increase in productivity. People typically want to know how they can improve. Feedback helps fill this need.
2. Be flexible! The Society for Human Resource Management, found that the best companies are allowing their employees to be flexible between work and life schedules. More people are finding that they are willing to give up their 9-5 job for something that can accommodate a bending schedule. Incorporating compensatory time is a great additive to the work environment!
3. Use technology! Facebook has a new Workplace interface that engages employee communication in a social media format. People who are added by an administrator are able to post comments, pictures, videos, likes, etc. It's Facebook for work! This is a positive addition to your work environment, especially for the millennial generation. Give it a try! 
4. Perform a survey. Knowing what trends your employees are already following will give you a head start in connecting with them. Send a survey asking employees various questions that allow them to express their work related desires. Find out what their ideas are regarding making a better work environment. Do they need more team meetings to discuss ideas and issues? Would a daily email from HR addressing common work issues being appreciated? Would an employee of the month board be something people would look forward to? Here are some more common survey questions we've used here at EES. Take a look!
5. Exit the office! Take a few minutes to do something different at work. This will build memories and experiences your team can share for years to come! Be sure to take your phone and snap a few pictures or videos (as long as it is permitted in your workplace).  Play some games, enjoy each other's company, and build relationships. Check out our team building time below! ​

Remember to be patient as you pursue this journey. Employee engagement doesn't happen overnight and is something you constantly have to strive for!  The connection and enthusiasm employees have with their managers and co-workers will grow over time with these few tips.  As always, I hope you find this helpful and would love to hear from you with questions or comments! ​

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