Employee Engagement is Every Manager’s Job

In most organizations, managers are accountable for five important activities:

Recruitment/Talent Selection

Recruiting and selecting employees with talent that matches the best performers and that has the potential for excellence in the role.

Development

Supporting employees to garner the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to develop their talents into strengths and express those strengths as proficiency and excellence in their roles.

Engagement

Creating a work environment where employees feel connected to the organization and are enthusiastic about their work.

Performance Management

Helping employees meet and exceed the results and outcomes they are expected to contribute to the organization.

Promotion or Transition

Enabling and supporting employees to advance to a new role and/or set of responsibilities that are suitable for their strengths, current stage of development or life circumstances.

High-performance managers increase employee and team productivity and success by leading with a focus on employee engagement. They consistently create an inclusive and engaging environment that inspires and energizes employees and their teams. Managing with a focus on employee engagement will:

• Help you drive and sustain high levels of performance

• Gain the commitment of your employees

• Make your job easier and more fulfilling

Managers are the critical link for influencing employee energy, performance and success.

How to Create an Engaged Team

• Help employees understand how their work impacts the organization’s success.

• Support employee growth and development.

• Create an inclusive environment where employees feel heard, respected and valued.

• Hold people accountable for their performance.

• Encourage employees to offer their opinions and ideas.

• Act consistently - i.e., doing what you say you will do.

• Care about your employees.

• Involve employees in decisions that affect their work.

• Set clear and measurable goals and objectives.