{"id":990,"date":"2018-09-05T15:11:18","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T13:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=990"},"modified":"2025-12-12T18:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:11:37","slug":"the-10-pillars-of-employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/en\/blog\/the-10-pillars-of-employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Pillars Of Employee Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-2025-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 10 Pillars Of Employee Engagement<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>TAGLIST BLOCK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<h2>Automatic H2 List Table of Content<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h2>Author Metadata<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group recap-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<p><strong>Le r\u00e9cap de l&#8217;article<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What constitutes an \u201cengaged employee\u201d? Read Zest&#8217;s list of the 10 Pillars of Employee Engagement \u2014 highlighting where you can make small changes to achieve big rewards.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"big-green-p\">Do your employees care about their work? The answer could have a big impact on your company\u2019s metrics. Profitable businesses with happy customers are likely to stem from engaged employees and high-performing teams, motivated to work hard and drive your business to success.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gap12\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"croissant\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">A 2017 Gallup study found that businesses in the top quartile of employee engagement are 17% more productive and 21% more profitable than those in the bottom quartile (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\">Gallup 2017, State of the Global Workplace<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #00d85d;\">)<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">So, what constitutes an \u201cengaged employee\u201d? Businesses with high employee engagement come in all different sizes and industries, but they do have a few things in common. Here\u2019s our list of the ten pillars of employee engagement \u2014 highlighting where you can make small changes to achieve big rewards.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"Body\"><strong>1. Wellness<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-1.-Wellness-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nFor decades, the conventional wisdom was that pressure improves productivity. Now, research shows the opposite may be true. Charles Maslach\u2019s study of <em>Job Burnout\u00a0<\/em>reported that heavy workloads result in exhaustion and higher burnout rates (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1146\/annurev.psych.52.1.397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annual Reviews.org<\/a><\/span>). Stressed employees are more likely to call in sick, and less likely to stay in their jobs, with high replacement costs for employers (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/07\/19\/world\/asia\/four-day-workweek-new-zealand.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Times<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s now clear that wellbeing at work has direct benefits, not just for employees, but for businesses as well. When employees are less stressed, turnover and sick days go down \u2014 and there\u2019s a knock-on effect resulting in a happier, more engaged workforce.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Give employees some flexibility to set their own schedule or telecommute part of the week. Fitting their work schedule around their most productive hours, like morning or evening, is a simple way to improve wellbeing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cut down on unnecessary stress by setting deadlines well in advance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simple changes to your office environment can make employees feel that you care about their wellness, like ditching uncomfortable furniture or rethinking office design.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>2. Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1146\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-2.-Purpose-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhat do you do when you\u2019re embarking on a big project and you need all hands on deck?\r\n\r\nPulitzer Prize winner, James McGregor Burns, outlined two opposing kinds of leaders. The first kind, transactional leaders, use rewards and punishments to push their teams. The second kind is transformational: these leaders set an example and instill their employees with a sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nEmployee engagement comes from intrinsic motivation. It\u2019s a virtuous cycle: the more we have a sense of purpose, the more we can achieve. And that, in turn, makes us feel more motivated and engaged in our work.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, punishment and threats can reduce employee motivation. And surprisingly, the same is true of rewards. According to Self-Determination Theory, that\u2019s because external motivation makes us feel we are being controlled.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Outline your mission and let employees have some autonomy in how they set their goals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Talk to employees to see if they feel they are working towards a greater purpose alongside their team.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Don\u2019t rely on rewards to motivate your team. Rewards are most effective when they\u2019re used to recognize achievement \u2014 and praise goes a long way.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>3. Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1152\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-3.-Goals-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nYour team is facing a difficult task at work. It\u2019s urgent, but they can\u2019t seem to meet their goals. How do you help them progress?\r\n\r\nLocke and Latham studied goal setting and performance in real working environments. They showed that effective goals meet five criteria: clarity, challenge, commitment, feedback, and task complexity.\r\n\r\nTo help employees succeed, goals should be specific, and they must be understandable. It\u2019s also crucial to make goals challenging enough \u2014 and adjust them when they\u2019re not working as they should.\r\n\r\nEven the most complex tasks can be made more manageable when you break them down into several smaller, attainable goals. And when they\u2019re involved in the process of developing their goals, employees have been shown to do better, with a sense of ownership over their work.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use the SMART method to develop goals that are clear, attainable, and elevate performance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Formulate OKR at each level \u2014 company, team, and individual, and use Zest to track goal progression.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Team meetings or sprints are an opportunity to get employees involved in setting goals. Outline the big objective, then let employees define the path to achieving it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Get regular feedback from employees about whether they can manage their tasks and be prepared to reassess if a goal is no longer aligned with your project priorities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>4. Feedback<\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1158\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-4.-Feedback-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nGiving feedback can be hard. Almost as hard as receiving it. But feedback serves an essential function in any organization, improving performance and helping employees understand their role on the team.\r\n\r\nA growing number of employees look forward to receiving regular feedback. Nearly 60% want feedback on a daily or weekly basis. That number rises to 72% among employees in Generation Y (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/trends-and-research\/2016\/5-Employee-Feedback-Stats-That-You-Need-to-See\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maren Hogan<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nEmployees work better when managers communicate constructively, and in real-time, about their performance and listen to their concerns. And feedback has a direct bearing on results. A Gallup study of 469 businesses found that when managers receive feedback on their strengths, profitability improves by 8.9% (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/147383\/secret-higher-performance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nA growing number of Fortune 500 companies are implementing systems for frequent feedback between managers and employees. Adobe replaced their Annual Performance Review system with frequent check-ins, leading to a 30% reduction in their turnover rate (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/davidburkus\/2016\/06\/01\/how-adobe-scrapped-its-performance-review-system-and-why-it-worked\/#7e276e5555e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forbes<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Feedback isn\u2019t just about criticism, it\u2019s also about praise \u2014 so don\u2019t be afraid to tell employees when they\u2019re doing something right. Show your employees how to improve their performance with practical examples.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create a culture of feedback by providing opportunities to hear and share ideas, not just between employees and managers but with other team members as well.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/blog\/existe-t-il-une-meilleure-alternative-aux-evaluations-annuelles-de-la-performance\/\"><span style=\"color: #00d85d;\">Ditch annual reviews and set-up a frequent performance evaluation process<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to encourage regular communication, in person, by phone, or through Zest\u2019s Check-In module.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>5. Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1164\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-5.-Recognition-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhen your employees do well, do you thank them right away? In a 10-year study of over 200,000 employees and managers, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton found that recognition is one of the keys to good management. When managers are effective at recognizing employee contributions, they reduce their turnover rates, improve their results, and raise employee morale (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trainingjournal.com\/articles\/feature\/power-praise-and-recognition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Training Journal<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nPraise isn\u2019t just good for the recipient. It\u2019s also good for the person who gives it. A survey of 2,700 US workers found that those who have recently recognized a colleague\u2019s work are more engaged and more likely to say they love their jobs (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.humanresourcestoday.com\/2017\/employee-recognition\/?open-article-id=7525859&amp;article-title=6-new-stats-for-employee-recognition-skeptics&amp;blog-domain=globoforce.com&amp;blog-title=globoforce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Globoforce<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nRecognition has such a powerful motivating effect that Gostick and Elton called it a \u201csimple but transformative act.\u201d It\u2019s a simple, cost-free way to boost employee engagement \u2014 and ensure that your best people stay on board.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Make a point of giving co-workers recognition. You can praise them for exceptional performance, but also for the things they do every day for the success of their team.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Praise doesn\u2019t just have to come from managers \u2014 encouraging peer-to-peer recognition improves teamwork and morale.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use an employee engagement solution, like Zest, to give your coworkers recognition for a job well done.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>6. Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-6.-Growth-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/hide-and-seek\/201205\/our-hierarchy-needs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maslow\u2019s Pyramid of Needs<\/a><\/span> is often understood to mean that we care about our material needs above everything else. But American psychologist Clayton Alderfer showed that it\u2019s possible to meet more than one need at once \u2014 and the \u201chigher needs\u201d matter more than we might think (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/003050736990004X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alderfer<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nShoe company, Zappos, is consistently ranked as an outstanding place to work. They make it one of their ten core values to help employees \u201cunlock their full potential\u2026 [and] achieve a greater level of fulfillment\u201d (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/ilya-pozin\/build-your-company-culture-through-values-not-things.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inc.<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nGrowth is a powerful motivator, and a sign of a productive, engaged employee. The Harvard Business Review defines \u201cthriving\u201d workers as those with \u201chigh energy\u201d and \u201chigh learning,\u201d actively seeking out new knowledge and skills (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.fr\/books?id=8m0fDgAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PT44&amp;lpg=PT44&amp;dq=%22In+1983,+Steve+Jobs+was+trying+to+entice%22&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=UvymvqwR6M&amp;sig=kYG8Eo0C5u0NoqXIPEZhANu1_rs&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_m6DxhP7cAhXQz4UKHduDAx8Q6AEwAHoECAQQAQ#v=onepage&amp;q=learning&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cHappiness,\u201d HBR Emotional Intelligence Series<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nSelf-fulfillment is an important factor in employee engagement, and it\u2019s one of the reasons why candidates sometimes choose jobs with lower pay. When our jobs give us the opportunity to grow and learn, our engagement and our commitment to the company grow along with us.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Look for ways that your employees can develop their skills on the job \u2014 like specialized training, workshops, or mentorship, and track their progress with Zest.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Show employees where and how they can advance their careers by contributing to the company\u2019s growth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reward cooperative behavior by creating opportunities for employees to exchange skills and ideas across teams.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>7. Accomplishment<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1176\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-7.-Accomplishment-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nDo your employees get a sense of accomplishment from their work? Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer analyzed 12,000 diary entries from 238 employees to show that making steady progress on the job boosts engagement and productivity across the board (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/05\/the-power-of-small-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBR<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nEmployees who have consistent, meaningful accomplishments, even small ones, show greater creativity, motivation, and relationships with colleagues. The key is to help employees develop a sense of competence, while continuing to face challenges in their work.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Break down complex tasks so employees can feel a sense of regular progress.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is your team always chasing the clock? Build in enough time to get things done.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>See failure as a learning opportunity and recognize employees who overcome challenges to find alternate solutions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>8. Employee-Manager Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1182\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-8.-Employee-Manager-Connection-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhy do good employees quit? Research conducted by Gallup found that 50% of employees who leave do so because of their managers, supporting the idea that \u201cemployees leave managers, not jobs\u201d (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/182321\/employees-lot-managers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nManagement, good and bad, has a powerful effect on employee mood. People who are unemployed are actually less likely to experience negative emotions like stress, anger, and sadness than those who work for bad managers, according to Gallup research in Germany.\r\n\r\nThe good news? Employee retention, productivity, and engagement all improve with good management. By creating an atmosphere of \u201cpsychological safety,\u201d you can help employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and harness the best of their abilities (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2017\/08\/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBR<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Build trust and connection by getting to know coworkers as whole people.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Encourage transparency and set up regular feedback sessions to nip communication problems in the bud.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Don\u2019t tolerate bullying, insults, or unsolicited touching \u2014 even from \u201cstar performers\u201d. Improve productivity and engagement by building \u201cpsychological safety\u201d in teams.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Look for managers who inspire and motivate their employees to do their best work. Listening skills can make the difference between good and great leaders.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>9. Peer Relationships<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1188\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-9.-Peer-Relationships-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nFriendships at work might look like a distraction. But research shows they can actually improve your company\u2019s profits.\r\n\r\nGallup reports that close work friendships have a surprisingly big effect on performance. Companies where 6 out of 10 employees say they have a best friend at work experience 36% fewer safety incidents and 12% higher profits (that\u2019s compared with companies where only 2 out of 10 employees have best work friendships) (Source:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/238085\/state-american-workplace-report-2017.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup; State of the American Workplace, 2017<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nEmployees don\u2019t need a work bestie to reap the benefits of better working relationships. A recent study by Robert Half showed that good coworker relationships dramatically improve job satisfaction, making employees 2.5 times more likely to be happy in their current jobs (Source:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/rh_1016_iapdf_workhappy_usa_eng_final_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert Half; The Secrets of the Happiest Companies and Employees<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Encourage employees to get to know each other. Closer ties can directly help you build better teams.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have lunch with your coworkers. A 2015 Cornell study found that teams who eat together perform better, with twice as much cooperative behavior (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/news.cornell.edu\/stories\/2015\/11\/groups-eat-together-perform-better-together\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornell University<\/a><\/span>).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Good teams aren\u2019t all about \u201cculture fit\u201d. Encourage teams to make the most of their complementary personalities and skills, including their differences.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>10. Company Alignment<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1194\" src=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG.png 880w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-360x82.png 360w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-560x127.png 560w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-144x33.png 144w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-648x147.png 648w, https:\/\/zestmeup.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IG001-10.-Alignment-ENG-720x164.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\r\n\r\nDo your employees care about your mission? You might be doing a great job of communicating your day-to-day goals, but your company\u2019s values matter too \u2014 more than you might think.\r\n\r\nEmployees who believe in their company\u2019s mission are 72% more productive (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/ftp.iza.org\/dp7602.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Institute for the Study of Labour, 2013<\/a><\/span>), yet only 41% of employees know what their company stands for and what sets it apart from competitors (Source: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/156197\/employees-don-brand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup 2013<\/a><\/span>).\r\n\r\nThe most engaged employees are the ones who aren\u2019t just clocking in the hours. They know and share their company\u2019s values, and they feel that their day-to-day work contributes in some way. They\u2019re directly engaged with their organization \u2014 like the janitor at NASA who told President John F. Kennedy that his job was \u201chelping send a man to the moon\u201d.\r\n\r\n<u>What you can do:<\/u>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Don\u2019t shy away from discussing your company\u2019s values. You can discuss them in the recruitment process to ensure you select employees who care about your mission.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Give employees a voice in the conversation by regularly engaging them about what the company stands for.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Employees tend to disengage when stated values don\u2019t match their experiences day-to-day. Look for ways to align your company values with your management practices \u2014 like encouraging innovation or cooperative work.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Stat sources:<\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em>Wellbeing:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">European Agency for Safety and Health at Work<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Purpose: <span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrtechnologist.com\/articles\/culture\/employee-purpose-is-driving-company-purpose-what-human-resources-executives-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HR Technologist<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Goals: <a href=\"http:\/\/2016 Towers Watson Study https:\/\/www.towerswatson.com\/en\/Insights\/IC-Types\/Ad-hoc-Point-of-View\/Perspectives\/2015\/effective-managers?utm_source=SocialMedia&amp;utm_medium=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=TnR&amp;utm_content=GBL-2014GWSTMR&amp;hootPostID=05990fa626c35603bee9525e00eb34eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #00d85d;\">Towers Watson<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Feedback:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/co\/es\/publicaciones\/assets\/millennials-at-work.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PwC; Millennials at Work<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Recognition:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tbsl.in\/?page_id=1170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TjInsite<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Growth:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spherion.com\/executive-summary\/study-overview.html\">Spherion Emerging Workforce Study<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Accomplishment:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/05\/the-power-of-small-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amabile and Kramer<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Employee-Manager Connection:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/182321\/employees-lot-managers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Peer Relationships:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/238085\/state-american-workplace-report-2017.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallup; State of the American Workplace, 2017<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>Company Alignment:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00d85d;\"><a style=\"color: #00d85d;\" href=\"http:\/\/ftp.iza.org\/dp7602.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Institute for the Study of Labour, 2013<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What constitutes an \u201cengaged employee\u201d? 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