It’s as predictable as the sunrise. Now that employee engagement has been on everyone’s lips for a while, it’s time for the backlash. Countless articles and talking heads are now saying employee engagement is a flash in the pan, the flavor of the month, yesterday’s news.
That’s not just a concern for management. It’s a concern for employees. After all, it’s YOUR engagement they’re talking about!
Don’t believe the naysayers for a minute. The research says otherwise—not just one or two studies in obscure journals, but hundreds of studies by major researchers published in the top business and management journals. Employee engagement directly drives employee productivity.
Engagement also drives retention. Deloitte’s annual Best Companies to Work For survey found that engaged employees are much more likely to stay longer than disengaged employees, even if the disengaged employees earn more. The staying power of higher income wears off in the face of the disengagement.
So tell those naysayers to tell it to the hand. And while you’re at it, make sure the boss knows as well. Employee engagement is a proven winner, and it’s here to stay.
Employee engagement is everyone’s job—that includes you. What are you doing today to make sure you “choose” to enjoy our job more AND make it a better place to work.