Employee Engagement is at an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup report, “??.??. ???????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???? 10-???????? ??????.”

“Only 31% of employees are engaged.”

When engagement is down, productivity drops and so do stock performance and earnings.

What is the solution to this problem?

Managers are key to helping employees feel engaged and connected to their purpose.

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Here are the 5 keys to helping employees feel engaged:

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First articulate the company’s purpose, mission, and values. Why are they in business and how does this business help society as a whole? This messaging has to be visible throughout the organization and articulated directly to customers and employees.

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Second, connect the employees’ jobs to the purpose of the company.

For example, rather than telling a steel worker that they are constructing a hospital, inspire the steel worker by sharing the purpose – to save lives. “People thrive when they are involved in something bigger than themselves,” says @Tim Durkin in Permission to Thrive.

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Give workers the feeling of ownership over their work by including them in project planning. Teams are at their best when they are excited to come to work.

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Give workers more control over their work. Ask them to set a project plan and schedule and then work with them to refine it. This one step delivers valuable skills and expertise, which can be used when they are ready for management.

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Finally, recognize the team for a job well done. Gallup states that recognition is a powerful tool that leaders and managers can use to communicate organizational values and expectations.

Workers are seeking organizations with a mission and values they can connect to and a purpose they believe in. They want to feel passionate about their work. They want to look forward to coming to work. Drive up your employee engagement by helping employees find and connect to their purpose.