Employee Engagement: 3 Ways to Earn a Thumbs-Up Rating

To keep employees happily engaged in their work, employers need to make sure their workers feel appreciated. And it’s not so very hard to do. Nor does it need to be expensive. Employees are not looking for extraordinary perks as much as they are looking for sincere appreciation.

Here are 3 ways to let your employees know you notice and care about what they do for the company and earn their thumbs-up score for a great place to work:

1. Job Fit.  Try to match an employee’s interests and talents to their assigned job. The closer you can align what an individual likes to do with what they are asked to do, the more satisfied they will be.

2. Performance Feedback.  Don’t wait until the annual review to tell an employee what they are doing well. When you notice excellence or extra effort, be sure to express your appreciation. Everyone likes a pat on the back and to be noticed for superior performance. A simple “thank you” can go a long way toward making an employee feel valued.

3. Personal Gratitude.  Appreciation can also be shown through caring. A manager who shows understanding and flexibility when an employee has a personal problem is the manager whose team will support company goals even when the going gets tough. 

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