The 7 Pillars of Employee

Engagement

Less than 1/3 of employees are actually engagedGallup

Employee engagement has become the top issue on the minds of business leaders, directing us to an entirely new model of management. Bersin by Deloitte

Employee Engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organisation and its goalsKevin Krise

Why does itmatter?

Wait, what does an engaged employee actually look like?

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InspiredThey get motivation from their manager.

EnthusiasticThey show enthusiasm towards their work

EmpoweredThey are encouraged to take initiative and make things work their way.

ConfidentThey believe in their potential to achieve excellence

The Anatomy of the

Engaged EmployeeDale Carnegie

TRUSTTRUSTThe organisation facilitates engagement when

employeestrust they’re in a safe, healthy environment, and when they trust their team leaders and

management have the integrity to do what’s right; when coworkers have trust and respect for each other;

when the company keeps employees in the look on matters affecting the company’s strategic goals and

them personally.

IMPACTIMPACTThe job facilitates engagement when employees can

make an impact, when they have the requisite tools and resources to complete tasks with speed and perfection;

when their work has distinct and measurableconsequences.

ALIGNMENTALIGNMENTThe job facilitates engagement when it aligns with the

employee’s feelings of personal accomplishment; when the job has clarity of purpose; when the employee feels the work

is meaningful; when the employee sees how the job helps meet its goals and objectives.

EMPOWERMENTEMPOWERMENTThe organisation and the job facilitate engagement when the

employee feels empowered; when the employee is empowered with the autonomy of freedom and discretion to do work; when the employee is sufficiently informed to make

independent decisions; when the employee is self-motivated to exceed the norm.

RECOGNITIONRECOGNITIONThe organisation facilitates engagement when employees get

feedback and encouragement on their performance; when employees feel valued for the work they do; when

employees are formally and publically recognised for their work.

DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTThe organisations facilitates engagement when employees

get ongoing training to do their jobs proficiently; when employees can grow personally by updating their skills and learning different jobs; when employees have opportunities

for professional development and there’s a clear and understandable career path.

WORKPLACEWORKPLACEThe organisation facilitates engagement when employees perceive the workplace as an inclusive environment that recognises and respects individual uniqueness; when the

organisation provides opportunities for all employees to grow to their full potential; when teams work well together; when

employees can attain a balance between their work lives and their private lives; when teams inspire team members to be their best; when employees take pride work and have fun

working for their company.