Organisations that leave employee recognition in the hands of managers, without providing them with any tools or support, risk disengaging their staff, according to a new report.
A good corporate newsletter is a trusted source of information that tells employees an ongoing story about their organisation, providing a link between what's going on and what's in it for them, says Melcrum Asia Pacific research and content director, Jonathan Champ.
Engagement is a "one size fits one" concept, so one of the most important things employers can do to boost engagement levels is know their employees, an HR Daily webinar heard yesterday.
The 14 organisations awarded "Best Employer" status this year have, on average, 79 per cent of their workforce engaged, and distinguish themselves from other employers with five key practices, according to Aon Hewitt's James Rutherford.
Knowing which data points to take to your CEO or board will help "start the conversation" about engagement and its value to the organisation, says Aon Hewitt Best Employer program lead, James Rutherford.
In order to turn a good company into a great company, business leaders must be prepared to relinquish control, leave their egos at the door, and share their mistakes as well as their successes, says TRC Group director Simon Moss.
The more choice and control employees have, the more they will accomplish at work, according to workplace trainer Andrew Warren-Nicholls, who says the key to employee engagement and retention is personality.
Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett.
Talk of an organisation's culture is often dismissed as HR "fluff", but according to authors Emily Jaksch and Sarah Gibbins, culture not only has an impact on a business, it defines it.
Providing certain "perks" - like parental leave, L&D opportunities and flexible work - is unlikely to improve an organisation's engagement levels because employees now expect them as the norm, according to a new report.
