4 ways to boost employee engagement—and limit turnover

Generating a culture of productivity helps the bottom line, of course, but staff dedication and innovation pay off in many ways. Try these methods to cultivate purpose and trust.

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Organizations with highly engaged employees routinely outperform those with greater numbers of disengaged employees.

They not only post higher earnings, but also recover faster from market-induced setbacks. It seems self-evident, then, that companies would have a vested interest in taking every step possible to keep their employees actively engaged and committed to their work.

Despite this, research has shown that over two-thirds of employees are either disengaged or indifferent. Low engagement rates contribute to diminished productivity and increase the likelihood of turnover, causing many promising employees to depart for favorable opportunities elsewhere.

Fortunately, organizations have many options for boosting engagement. Consider these four:

1. Provide a roadmap for success.

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