Hi All,

I have gathered some inputs on Employee Engagement. I have written down the major points that would be helpful for an organization.



EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

A positive attitude held by the employee towards the organization and its values. An engaged employee works with colleagues to improve performance within the job for the benefit of the organisation. The organization must work to develop and nurture engagement, which requires a two-way relationship between employer and employee.



EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT is a partnership between a company and its employees. Most organizations today realize that a satisfied employee is not necessarily the best employee in terms of loyalty and productivity. It is only an ENGAGED EMPLOYEE who is intellectually and emotionally bound with the organization who feels passionate about its goals and is committed towards its values thus he goes the extra mile beyond the basic job. Employee engagement is a powerful retention strategy. An engaged employee gives his company his 100 percent. When employees are effectively and positively engaged with their organization, they form an emotional connection with the company. Employee engagement is a barometer that determines the association of a person with the organisation. It is about creating the passion among associates to do things beyond what is expected from him.



EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT starts at selection stage:-

Choosing the right fit, giving a realistic job preview

Strong induction and orientation programme

To keep up the morale of people and drive them towards excellent performance through recognition letters, profit sharing schemes, long performance awards etc.

Regular feedback to all people

Communication forums like the in-house magazine, and regular surveys and conferences

By helping to maintain the quality of work-life and a balance between personal/professional lives, there are recreational activities like festivities, get-togethers, sports etc.

An open and transparent culture to empower its people.



The result of these practices can be evident through the regular feedback from our employees collected through surveys,



Diagnostic tool for employee engagement include the following:-

Training & Development

Career

Performance appraisal

Performance management

Communication

Equal opportunity

Fair treatment

Pay

Benefits

Health

Safety

Cooperation

Family orientation

Friendliness

Job satisfaction



HERE IS A LIST OF SOME CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:

- Understanding of corporate goals/mission

- Understanding of job and how it contributes to overall corporate goals

- Clear communication of goals, expectations, directions

- Job design

- Job fit

- Support and tools

- Independence & innovation

- Relationship with boss/direct reports

- Clear feedback on performance

- Recognition

- Learning and development opportunities

- Opportunities for advancement

- Pride in organization

- Employee input

- Employee involvement in decision making

- Work-life balance

- Workplace culture/morale

- Co-worker relationships/good team environment (enjoy colleagues)

- Fair HR practices



Please post your valuable comments after u go through it.



Warm Regards

Pradeep