# Employee Engagement is Every Manager’s Job {% embed url="" %} 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. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.talentmap.com/manager-guide-to-employee-engagement/introduction/employee-engagement-is-every-managers-job.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.