Many organizations are gearing up for – or already facing – massive change. Economic uncertainty is forcing organizations big and small to make difficult decisions surrounding their workforce, but what about those left behind?
Employee engagement, confidence in your company and perception of leadership will undoubtedly take a hit following a significant event like a layoff.
Five ways to increase employee engagement
Below we’re sharing 5 ways you can boost employee morale and rebuild engagement if your organization is dealing with change:
- Be transparent
- Build company confidence
- Focus on development
- Create a healthy organizational culture
- Offer support and resources
Taking care of your employees
As long as your organization continues to listen to employees and evolve your practices based on their feedback, you’ll reduce regrettable attrition and keep top talent with you. It’s instrumental to build trust with your people through honest and transparent communication. Trust your employees first so they can learn to trust the organization, not the other way around. Development is a top driver of the level of enthusiasm, connection, and commitment the employee has to an organization.
Any company that is committed to improving employee engagement should also be thinking about how to support individuals in working toward their growth goals. This benefits the entire organization as employees become increasingly innovative as they continue to level up their skills and learn from their new experiences.
