How to Tackle U.S. Employees’ Stagnating Engagement

Companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, 70% of American workers are not coming to work ready to deliver their best performance. This has a significant impact on companies and the larger economy: lost productivity because of disengaged employees accounts for $450-$550 billion per year.

Companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, 70% of American workers are not coming to work ready to deliver their best performance. This has a significant impact on companies and the larger economy: lost productivity because of disengaged employees accounts for $450-$550 billion per year. What can be done to increase the engagement level? There are some strategies that can be helpful: using the right employee engagement survey, focusing on engagement on both the local and enterprise levels, having the right managers, defining realistic daily engagement goals, and finding ways to connect with each employee. What strategies is your company using to keep you engaged and productive at work?

Gallup Business Journal, 6/11/13

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