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5 Behaviors of Highly Engaged Employees
January 16, 2024
How we choose to live our lives greatly impacts our attitude, our relationships, and our success at work and in life. Our job satisfaction level impacts workplace productivity, physical and mental health, and personal relationships. Employees, themselves, control 30% of the factors that account for their outlook and productivity. Let’s look at 5 actions individuals can take to increase their own workplace engagement and satisfaction.
- Be aware of your own values and needs, apply for jobs at right-fit companies. If you value integrity and collaboration, look for an organization that is known for teamwork and good customer service. Avoid those with a bad reputation.
- Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses and explore right-fit jobs. Look for positions that leverage your strengths. Avoid situations in which your weaknesses are apt to cause frequent stumbling. Using your strengths for 80% of your workday yields very high engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
- Build relationships with your colleagues. Get to know each other during breaks and lunch. Offer to help others with their projects and ask others for ideas that could enhance your work. A friendly collaborative workplace experience increases results and personal satisfaction.
- Embrace accountability. Monitor your progress towards workplace goals. When you encounter an obstacle or a setback research alternative approaches and ask others for their input. Appreciate those who praise your progress, point out shortfalls kindly, and support you in overcoming challenges.
- Be proactive. Speak up when you foresee a problem, you’re aware of customer dissatisfaction, or a colleague is down. Take the initiative to resolve small issues so they don’t turn into serious bottlenecks.
When individuals seek out right-fit jobs and take the initiative to add value at work, their intentional behaviors enhance their commitment and enrich others’ workplace experience. What can you do this week to strengthen employee engagement, job satisfaction, and organizational results?
Today's workplaces are changing, and managers play a key role in increasing workplace morale and productivity. Research shows that managers impact 70% of what affects how engaged and effective employees are. Surveys show many employees are dissatisfied. They say that expectations are unclear, they don’t feel respected by management, they don’t get enough training, and they don't see how their work matters. With the increasing number of seniors and fewer people in the workforce, increased productivity is essential. Strong leadership is more important than ever. Managers need to develop skills to help their teams succeed. This includes: • Setting clear goals, • Showing appreciation, • Providing good training, and • Helping employees see the purpose of their work. The innovative Conversational Management program helps managers build these leadership skills. It focuses on the leadership practices which boost engagement and productivity. Managers can participate in a virtual Test Drive to see how these strategies can improve teamwork and performance. If you want better results and productivity, REGISTER HERE to join a Test Drive and learn about this highly effective leadership approach!
Rory Vaden, a well-known author and speaker, highlights a common challenge many face: avoiding hard tasks or jobs we don’t enjoy. This avoidance can be one of the biggest barriers to achieving our goals. Instead of tackling these important tasks, we often find ourselves busy with less significant activities, distracting ourselves without even realizing it. Many people fall into the trap of responding to urgent tasks and interruptions, which can lead us away from what truly matters. For example, we might spend hours answering emails or checking social media, thinking we’re being productive, but we’re actually avoiding the important work that needs to be done. To overcome this challenge, Vaden suggests being disciplined about our time. One effective strategy is to decide to tackle important tasks early in the day when our energy and focus are at their peak. By prioritizing these tasks, we set ourselves up for success and make significant progress toward our goals. Staying focused on what matters most is essential for high achievement. With practice, we can learn to recognize our avoidance behaviors and develop habits that help us stay on track, ensuring we use our time and energy wisely to accomplish what truly counts.