When economic conditions are tough, employers must learn to manage talent effectively and ensure employees are fully engaged and supportive of corporate goals. One of the most efficient ways to do this, is to measure the level of employee engagement within your organisation by carrying out an employee or climate survey.
But what is employee engagement and how can it be measured?
At the DMG, we define it as "the emotional connection, positive or negative, an employee attaches to their job, colleagues and organisation." An employee who is positively engaged is both passionate about their work and focused on achieving your corporate goals. There is now a significant body of research that shows that organisations with high levels of employee engagement are more productive this is because employees are willing to go ´the extra mile´, or make the discretionary effort, that leads to peak performance.
Correctly defined and measured, high levels of employee engagement give a clear indication of future behaviour and effort enabling organisations to thrive. Furthermore, it reduces recruitment costs, drives innovation and enhances the quality of the work environment.
There are many factors that can inhibit or promote levels of employee engagement such as organisational culture, sustainability, diversity and inclusion. We can carry out surveys into these specific areas to give you a deeper understanding of how to improve organisational commitment.