Gerard Santinelli Asks- Are Your Employees

Engaged?

Ever heard of the term self-actualization or self-realization? It applies to business and life. We all

know that we need to pay employees well to incentivize them but to really maximize their

effectiveness, we need them to feel fulfilled. In fact, they need something more than just tasks

and deadlines, rather an overall purpose in the organization. Take, for example, how Gerard

Santinelli does it.

This might sounds a little Zen to some but I want to reference a study done recently that

illustrates my theory.

There was a survey done back in late 2014 that consisted of roughly 500 businesses in several

different countries including the US in which the participants were asked several question

including this question:

“Do your business high-engagement practices and activities on an individual level result in more

revenue and happier customer and which practices have the most impact?”

High-engagement activities include, but are not limited to, the use of self-managing teams,

information sharing, shared goal setting, suggestion programs, brainstorming sessions, idea

campaigns and motivational meetings.

Here’s what they found-

Individuals don’t react positively to excessively prohibitive workplaces. High-engagement

exercises assist individuals with creating better results. These spots connect with and invigorate

their workforce.

The most impactful finding was the sharp increase customer service and quality of the products

and services. They also conclude that retention rates and feelings of the workforce were

improved. The more free reign people have to think on their own and be creative, the more

satisfaction they receive on the job. People do not respond favorably to overly restrictive work

environments. High-engagement activities enable employees to realize their full potential.

Gerard Santinelli is a business professional with thoughts on leadership, corporate growth and

employee development.