111- 11 Best Employee Engagement Ideas That Get Results

17 April 2023

11 Best Employee Engagement Ideas That Get Results
 
Let's discuss some ways to keep employees engaged. If you wish to keep your best employees, it's crucial to recognize the significance of maintaining their engagement. Merely stating that you'll keep employees engaged without taking any action to build a strong corporate culture is no longer sufficient. You must take action and adopt methods that inspire employees to speak highly of your company.
 

Top talent attracts top talent 

 To maintain positive momentum in building a strong corporate culture, it's important to keep the ball rolling and commit to it every day. One of the challenges faced by leadership teams in increasing engagement is the lack of understanding about what needs to be done. However, with expert guidance and the tips shared below, companies can quickly improve their engagement levels.

For employee engagement programs to be effective, leadership teams should consistently provide guidance, support, and direction over a prolonged period. It's not a one-time task, but a long-term initiative that requires maximum employee participation. Let's focus on sharing the best employee engagement ideas and activities that will keep everyone motivated and enthusiastic about coming to work every day.
 
 

The best employee engagement ideas for building a strong corporate culture 

1. Put the "why" behind the work an employee is doing
It doesn't make sense for an employee to simply go through the motions and show up every day without purpose. It's important to communicate to employees that their contribution, no matter how small, is essential to the smooth operation of the entire company. During the onboarding process, provide a tour of all the departments in the office, introduce them to everyone, and show them where they fit into the corporate structure. Making employees feel like a part of the bigger picture is crucial to boosting their self-esteem.
In addition, rewarding employees for outstanding work and recognizing their special contributions can be an effective way to show appreciation and motivation.

2. Give employees the ability to create content
Employees are more likely to listen to and be influenced by their peers rather than their direct leadership team. Therefore, it's important to provide employees with the opportunity to create content and share their success stories about working at your company. A short blog post or even a video interview with the employee can be effective in boosting morale and creating a positive internal culture.
In addition, sharing this content on your company's social media channels can help position your employees as authoritative resources in your market segment. This not only boosts employee morale but also improves your company's reputation and visibility in the industry.

3. Give employees the freedom to be creative with what they love

Providing employees with freedom can lead to increased productivity and creativity. Employees should be allowed to share their passions and social initiatives, and explain how it contributes to their sense of fulfillment. Additionally, if employees have a side project that they're working on, it's beneficial to let them work on it as long as they're fulfilling their responsibilities in their job.

Furthermore, providing funding for employees when working on personal projects that may help grow the business is an excellent way to encourage creativity and innovation. This can lead to new ideas and developments that benefit both the employee and the company.

4. Provide an opportunity where every employee can become a superstar
Witnessing an employee who has been previously overlooked excel after being given an opportunity to showcase their skills is highly gratifying. Each individual possesses a unique talent that may be hidden due to personal circumstances or past experiences. As a leader, it's crucial to reassure employees that it's acceptable to let their strengths and abilities shine.
Moreover, encouraging employees to share their success stories with their peers during meetings can foster a positive and supportive work environment. This not only boosts morale but also inspires others to strive for success.
 

5. Give employees the freedom to work where they work best
In today's modern age, especially with millennials, individuals desire the freedom to work when, where, and how they can be most productive. Sitting in an office environment may not be the best option for some people, as they may work better in the morning or at night. It's essential to allow employees to work in a way that suits their preferences, as long as they fulfill their job responsibilities. If an employee is not meeting their job requirements, it may be necessary to have a conversation about changing their work arrangement.
Additionally, providing flexible working spaces for when employees come into the office for meetings is a bonus. This can include various options, such as hot-desking, private workstations, or communal areas. Such flexibility can enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.
 

6. Make every employee feel special

Everyone desires to feel valued and appreciated, and as a corporate leadership team, it's important to convey to your employees that you care about them and appreciate their work. Set aside a few minutes in every internal meeting to emphasize the significance and advantages of making everyone they work with feel special.
​A simple expression of gratitude, a warm smile, and a cheerful greeting can make a big difference when a colleague is going through a tough time in their personal or professional life.

Bonus: Offer support to those who are struggling or experiencing difficulties in their lives.
 

7. Provide an open environment for collaboration

In my experience, the most innovative ideas often come from within your own organization when different departments and individuals collaborate. However, it's important to note that for collaboration to truly foster creativity, you need to involve individuals from different departments to prevent getting stuck in a repetitive cycle of the same ideas. Opening up the door to new voices can greatly benefit the process of collaboration.
Bonus: Schedule regular open collaboration sessions, either weekly or monthly.

8. Offer leadership training courses for all employees
To assume that employees inherently know how to build leadership and morale is a mistake. It's important to provide ongoing training and examples of successful employee engagement to guide them. Leadership training can help identify those who are committed to building a strong corporate culture versus those who are not. Training should be hands-on and collaborative, with the aim of sharing successful lessons that will help everyone work together. An additional bonus is to allow employees who excel in leadership to teach it to their peers. A Learning Management System, such as the GoSkills LMS, is a great way to deliver training in an accessible and engaging way. It's even available for free.

9. Create and host team-building  activities
Employee engagement and activities are crucial for building strong corporate culture, but hosting activities alone is not enough to engage employees. In fact, it may be the least popular method among employees. To ensure that activities are effective in promoting learning and retention, it is important to provide employees with experiences and situations that allow them to take ownership and come up with their own ways to integrate their knowledge into the company culture.

Activities should focus on giving employees the opportunity to get to know each other better and learn to rely on one another. Instead of saying, “We’re going to have a team-building activity,” which may trigger skepticism and defensiveness, a better approach is to say, “We’re going to have some fun together.” This approach allows employees to approach the activity with an open mind and focus on building relationships.
It is also important to consider the psychology of how people think and feel when designing activities. People want to feel special and appreciated, so it’s important to make sure that activities are inclusive and cater to everyone’s interests and abilities. Additionally, conducting activities during regular business hours is essential to avoid negatively impacting employees' personal lives outside of work.

While activities are important, they should not be the only method for promoting employee engagement. Continual training and leadership development programs should also be offered to employees to help them develop their skills and contribute to building a positive corporate culture. All of these efforts combined will help to create a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the company's success.
 

10. Give employees the opportunity to make decisions
When faced with significant choices, gather all individuals and inform them that the management team is requesting the assistance of every staff member in arriving at a resolution. This enhances team spirit and emphasizes the significance of each employee's input. Operating a company as a dictatorship is no longer acceptable. The greater the involvement employees feel, the more invested they will be. Additionally, consider allowing employees to self-select the teams responsible for decision-making.

11. Help employees build confidence
In essence, people are human beings and desire to be treated with kindness. An excellent leader sets an example instead of ruling with an iron fist. Make a commitment to yourself to be a great leader, and ensure that everyone on your team does the same. To achieve maximum productivity, everyone in the company must work together seamlessly. In today's competitive business landscape, time is of the essence, and businesses are competing for the best talent. If your company is known for lacking a strong corporate culture and employee engagement, it will be difficult to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, it's beneficial to create numerous small opportunities for success to build confidence.
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Conclusion
You now have the opportunity to increase employee engagement, and the wonderful thing is that you may discover a long-time employee who has been holding back and finally emerges as a superstar. I have witnessed this phenomenon many times, and I understand that you may be skeptical at the moment, but please give employee engagement a chance, and you will see the results for yourself. This kind of success story is a powerful motivator for employees, and it can inspire them to participate in corporate culture initiatives. Remember, in today's market, offering great pay is not enough; a strong corporate culture combined with competitive compensation is the key to success. While it will require some effort from the leadership team to achieve, once you are headed in the right direction, you will make significant progress and positively impact many lives in a short amount of time.
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