Top tips to engaging with your people

Whilst there is a multitude of initiatives available for organisations wishing to unlock the full potential of their people, there are some general principles to bear in mind:

1. Think about the messages that your people hear from the top team. Does leadership provide strong visibility for your organisation’s values and goals? Employee energy quickly dissipates without direction.
2. Listen to your employees. Their voice is critical. Not only does this help to keep them onside, but it opens doors to hidden knowledge and potential business solutions.
3. It’s a two-way street. People can be cynical of efforts that focus on working them harder whilst ignoring the individual. Employee wellbeing matters. People who are looked after will respond better than those who feel downtrodden and overlooked.
4. Do your line managers have the skills to engage their employees? Are you confident that your managers are fully engaging their people with their work and nurturing maximum organisational loyalty? These skills can be developed through training.