Maintaining job satisfaction in the current economic climate may be an impossible goal, and that is why increasing numbers of organisations are focusing on employee engagement. Employees may find it difficult to embrace change or take on additional responsibilities, however if they understand why the changes are necessary this can be a big factor in maintaining their engagement and commitment.

To increase engagement, you can:

• Strengthen the understanding that people have of how their role contributes to the organisation’s vision and strategy – demonstrating the value of what they do.
• Develop a culture of praise and constructive feedback. Formal and informal recognition of achievements can build motivation and improve performance.
• Involve people in the organisation as partners, taking ownership of decisions and responsibility for their own development as well as identifying potential performance improvements.
• Encourage your people to challenge how things work and contribute ideas, making sure you provide recognition and feedback.

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