Oct 19, 2015
Written by: John O’Brien
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The workplace is changing and engagement strategies are changing along with it. Anyone involved in employee engagement knows that conventional wisdom has been turned on its head by a newly plugged-in and charged-up generation of workers.
Scroll DownHow well do you know the people who come to work every day and how will you effectively engage them in the next 12 months?
Here’s a roundup of top-trending strategies from BI WORLDWIDE to help make 2016 your most engaged and productive year ever.
TREND: Focus on happiness
Organizations have been trying to “sell” employees on engagement but what employees really want is happiness, pure and simple. Instead of declaring undying loyalty or planning long-term career intentions, employees want to enjoy their work, find meaning in it, be recognized when they do well and feel a sense of achievement.
What can you do?
TREND: Ask more from managers
Of course it’s true that the standard practice is to acknowledge contributions made across every level of the organization. But still, there’s an added zing when an immediate supervisor or manager notices—and recognizes—excellent work. Managers might need some help in spotting and rewarding desired behaviors but the effort will pay off in the long run.
What can you do?
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