How I Increased Employee Engagement 986% Without Spending a Dime!

You've heard it before. Employee engagement is the backbone of a thriving organization. It influences productivity, morale, and overall workplace culture. While many organizations invest significant resources in expensive engagement programs, I discovered a powerful approach that yielded an unprecedented 986%* increase in employee engagement without any financial investment. In this article, I'll be sharing my strategy with you.

1. Rooted in Radical Love

At the heart of my approach was the practice of radical love, which transformed our workplace dynamics. Radical love may not sound very "business-y", but it is the key ingredient of increasing engagement. The idea is that you truly are bought into giving your best to every stakeholder. That means every customer, vendor, and employee. So you can't fake this one.

It also implies that you must be intentional and lead with empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Using this ideal we created an environment where every employee felt valued and respected. This led to a deep sense of belonging and psychological safety, igniting a passion and commitment among employees to give their best.

2. The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EQ) played a pivotal role in driving our exceptional increase in employee engagement. By nurturing EQ skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, I established profound connections with employees. This understanding of their needs, concerns, and aspirations allowed me to provide tailored support, resulting in heightened trust, engagement, and satisfaction.

3. The Magic of Micro Connections

I discovered the immense impact of micro-connections in cultivating meaningful relationships with employees. These intentional, small-scale interactions demonstrated care and appreciation. Whether it was a personalized note of recognition, a quick coffee chat, or celebrating personal milestones, these micro-connections reaffirmed employees' value and contribution to our organization's success.

4. Acts of Empathy

Empathy was the cornerstone of our engagement strategy. By putting myself in employees' shoes and genuinely understanding their experiences, challenges, and goals, I provided the support and guidance they needed. Achieving this meant actively listening to employees in meetings, town halls, and in one-on-one conversations. I validated employees' emotions and offered honest and practical feedback to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and support, further amplifying engagement levels.

5. Effective Communication

Effective communication was instrumental in sustaining and elevating our engagement levels. Leveraging the power of Slack chats was like watering a newly planted garden. I would invite employees to a chat channel and send short, frequent messages to keep them informed, connected, and engaged. Sharing updates, and positive quotes, recognizing achievements, and providing timely feedback through these channels nurtured a sense of camaraderie and unity among both remote and in-office teams. It even helped one employee experiencing depression and suicidal ideation.

The Wrap Up

Experiencing an extraordinary 986% increase in employee engagement without a financial investment is a testament to the power of foundational actions and intentional strategies. The overview I gave led to a profound transformation in our organization.

I invite you to embark on this journey, embracing these principles and fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Through these efforts, you can achieve remarkable increases in employee engagement, productivity, and overall organizational success.

*Percentage increase based on a culmination of pulse survey, chatroom interaction, affinity group membership, and voluntary program involvement.

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