It’s no surprise that engaged employees are proven to be more focused work harder and enjoy their jobs more than those who aren’t stimulated by their day-to-day work. In fact, highly engaged teams show a 21% increase in profitability.
Employee retention and engagement should always be top of mind for employers, but it’s even more important today. The way a company treats its employees during “trying times” can pave the way for how the organization is viewed not only by employees, but also by potential and current clients.
It’s not only large brands that are vulnerable to this increased visibility. COVID-19 forced layoffs, furloughs, and reduced salaries around the world that few businesses were able to remain immune from. Customers and potential new hires are watching brands during this time to see how difficult situations are handled. “How did you handle the crisis?” is likely to become a frequently asked question from customers and potential employees.
Virtual fatigue is a real and pressing issue that many employees are facing as they have transitioned into a work from home structure. More than ever, employees are questioning the “why” behind their work as they feel increasingly more drained by video conference-packed days.
COVID-19 aside, employee retention and engagement aren’t new issues. A poll by Gallup that was taken pre-COVID-19 revealed that only 33% of American workers felt energized by their jobs. 52% said they’re “just showing up,” and 17% described themselves as “actively disengaged.”
Enter Augeo’s Community Building experts. How does community building address your HR challenges? We’ll tell you.
Built on over 25 years of working to build community within companies and organizations, Augeo’s strategic approach starts with discovering the specific goals and objectives for your unique community. We create custom solutions to provide your stakeholders with a stronger sense of belonging by connecting those goals and objectives to members’ shared values. This allows us to create and leverage networks that encourage collaboration and use the power of small group connections to create long-term impact within your organization.
Let us start designing solutions and tactics that will strengthen your communities today with an in-depth discovery session. By the end of our session, we’ll have defined real and actionable objectives for your business. Contact us today.