According to a 2014 Gallup study on employee engagement, only 31.5% of American workers are engaged at work. This means that the vast majority of the American workforce is neither enthusiastic about work nor committed to the workplace. Despite controversy surrounding Gallup’s annual reports, understanding and increasing employee engagement is imperative as engagement is closely tied to motivation and involvement.
Here are 5 ways your company can help increase employee engagement:
Increase Autonomy
Being entrusted with the freedom to work individually can be liberating. Also, having the opportunity to be able to organize and schedule one’s own time can be empowering and bring about a sense of pride. For some, working in positions which stifle the ability to work alone can be a significant source of frustration. Giving employees more control over their assignments and activities can help increase engagement.