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Are you short on employee engagement ideas?
Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty.
Employee engagement is crucial for any high-functioning workforce.
A report from Gallup on employee engagement shows organizations with engaged workforces have 21% higher profitability.
Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated. They are also more likely to stay working on a team for longer, which can save a business money in the long run.
With practically limitless distractions in today’s world, keeping employees engaged is a challenge.
To help companies keep their employees engaged, we've compiled a list of the best employee engagement ideas.
Sure, we’re a little biased but Water Cooler Trivia is perfect for driving employee engagement.
Whether your team is working in the office or remotely, you can use Water Cooler Trivia to promote a sense of camaraderie among team members and bring everyone closer together, even from behind a screen.
As your team’s new favorite ritual, Water Cooler Trivia can send a custom-made trivia quiz to each team member’s inbox.
We write the questions and provide the results.
The whole process is simple.
We have no shortage of trivia categories for you to choose from.
Our team of trivia nerds always know how to craft the perfect quiz.
If you are seeking maximum employee engagement, a fun trivia quiz is the way to go.
Here are just a few virtual team building activities to get your creative juices flowing:
With the right platforms and tools in your corner, these are all relatively easy to set up.
If your team currently lacks a sense of togetherness, one of these virtual social events could help foster team relationships:
You should tailor the events to the unique interests of your team. In other words, if nobody on your team drinks, a virtual wine tasting is probably a miss.
If you need an activity to promote remote team bonding and drive engagement, you should consider one of these virtual wellness activities:
These are perfect for remote teams with a spare Friday afternoon coming up.
To drive employee engagement, you need a plan of action.
A carefully considered approach to employee engagement is likely to generate the greatest benefits.
Winging it by organizing a few activities here and there isn’t going to cut the mustard.
Here are some employee engagement action plan ideas:
A quick employee engagement survey will enable you to gather invaluable feedback from team members about their level of engagement at your workplace. You can use this data to inform your approach to employee engagement moving forward.
Once you have used the employee engagement survey to identify areas of concern, you can then begin developing strategies to address those areas. Employee engagement activities are not always the answer. In some cases, team members may detail specific struggles they face that are preventing them from fully engaging in the tasks at hand.
Alongside your actions informed by the survey responses, develop a communication plan to ensure that employees are kept up-to-date on company news, changes, and developments. This is a simple way to bring everyone onto the same page.
You should consider implementing a recognition and reward program to acknowledge employee contributions and achievements.
Engaging employees doesn't have to be boring or serious. Here are some fun ideas for employee engagement:
Organize a scavenger hunt that encourages employees to explore the company, learn about its history, and have fun.
Many employees love their pets and would appreciate the opportunity to bring them to work.
Encourage employees to give back to the community by organizing a company-wide volunteer day and creating an opportunity for team bonding.
Employee engagement is an ongoing process that requires commitment and effort from team leaders. By creating a culture that values employees, offering employee engagement activities, and developing an action plan to address areas of concern, team leaders can effectively create a workplace that fosters employee engagement and motivation.
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