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Home / Media / Blog / How Emotionally Engaged is Your Team? (And Why it Matters!)
How can you spot an engaged employee? An emotionally engaged employee is more motivated, content, passionate, and committed to their job and their employer. Per a recent Gallup poll, in January 2021, the engagement rate was at 39%, which is higher than it was at the end of 2019 (pre-pandemic), of 35%.
All this despite what a difficult year 2020 turned out to be. It was arguably one of hardest years many of us have faced, for a variety of reasons. The impact on our emotional, physical and mental health has affected nearly every area of our lives. It stands to reason that the pandemic, racial unrest and polarizing political events of last year had an impact on the emotional health of your employees.
Speaking of the term “workplace”, that changed too, didn’t it? Pre-pandemic, most employees got into a car, drove to a destination, and carried out their work responsibilities there. The pandemic necessitated a dramatic change to how many people work, and where they work. Dining rooms, guest rooms, and basements, (and in some cases, a closet), became more common workplaces.
In addition to the upheaval of the working environment, people worried about their health; the health of their friends and loved ones; faced financial uncertainty; dealt with childcare obstacles as schools closed; and missed on many aspects of their lives they took for granted. The disruption to our lives has taken its toll. Many employees ended last year feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and emotionally depleted.
But let’s focus on the positive for a minute:
There are ways to learn how engaged your team is, and the key is being proactive, not reactive!
Let’s work to get that number higher this year!
Here are some ways to help your employees become more emotionally engaged and happier at work:
While an employer cannot change the events going on in the world, they can work to create and sustain a more positive work environment. If your goal is a workplace with happier employees, let’s work on making them as content and engaged as possible!
Interested in other current employment trends? Click the link to view the recent blog: The Value of a Mentor Program for Your Employees – and Business! or check back for more on human resources, payroll, insurance, and benefits.
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