Create An Environment That Employees Look Forward To Going To Each Day

One of the vital factors in engaging on-site workers is creating an environment employees look forward to going to each day. In fact, Gallup's research shows that connection to culture drives professional and personal results. When employees strongly agree that "I feel connected to my organization's culture," they are:

• 3.7 times as likely to be engaged at work

• 5.2 times as likely to strongly agree they would recommend their workplace as a great place to work

• 68% less likely to report feeling burned out at work very often or always

• 55% less likely to be actively looking for another job

Building a great place to work does takes hard work and dedication. But leaders can make an impact when they focus on their unique purpose as a company -- and how to bring that purpose to life at the local level in employees' day-to-day experiences.

Employees who are connected with their company's purpose display higher performance, including greater agility and resilience to change.

An engaged work culture is a magnet for great talent, talent that will stay for the long term.

An engaging environment also gives on-site employees what they need to feel excited to go to work -- because they know they belong.

An essential part of building a great work environment is understanding the nuances of what it is and isn't.

Band aids like pizza parties are not the answer.

Research from Gallup shows that “an engaging manager -- someone who genuinely cares about their team members -- is perhaps the most important driver of an engaging culture.”

An effective manager cultivates an environment where people walk in the door each day and feel seen, respected and valued for who they are and what they bring to the table. Great managers see employees as human beings who contribute significantly and genuinely matter as people.

It’s hard to be a great leader when you’ve got challenges going on or stress you have not dealt with.

Weekly coaching sessions and/or a VIP day will help to reduce your pressure and increase your good habits so you show up at your best.

I help leaders to take care of themselves so they have the energy and vitality to look after their best asset - their employees.

Email niamh@niamhdee.com if you would like to chat about how I can help you.