{"id":20807,"date":"2021-08-04T08:17:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T08:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=20807"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:26:57","slug":"how-to-improve-employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Improve Employee Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Links<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#What_is_Employee_Wellbeing\" >What is Employee Wellbeing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#Why_is_Team_Wellbeing_Important\" >Why is Team Wellbeing Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#10_Tips_For_Improving_Employee_Wellbeing\" >10 Tips For Improving Employee Wellbeing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#1_Make_recognition_and_praise_integral_to_your_companys_culture\" >1. Make recognition and praise integral to your company\u2019s culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#2_Organise_social_events\" >2. Organise social events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#3_Offer_benefits_to_support_wellbeing\" >3. Offer benefits to support wellbeing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#4_Celebrate_your_values\" >4. Celebrate your values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#5_Check_in_a_lot\" >5. Check in (a lot!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#6_Provide_support_for_mental_health\" >6. Provide support for mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#7_Encourage_staff_to_consider_their_physical_health\" >7. Encourage staff to consider their physical health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#8_Offer_hybrid_working_for_a_better_worklife_balance\" >8. Offer hybrid working for a better work\/life balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#9_Offer_more_holidays\" >9. Offer more holidays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/#10_Measure_employee_engagement\" >10. Measure employee engagement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The last year has impacted many aspects of our lives. Furlough, working from home, lockdown after lockdown \u2013 they&#8217;ve all taken their toll, not least on our wellbeing and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>What the events of the last year have also done, however, is highlight the importance of <strong>employee wellbeing in the workplace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While employee wellbeing isn\u2019t a new concept, more and more companies are now starting to realise just how big a shift in performance they can see by investing in their team\u2019s welfare.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not talking about paying the biggest wages or having the nicest company car. It\u2019s about making sure your employees feel <strong>heard<\/strong> and <strong>valued<\/strong>, and that you are supporting them in any and every way that you can. To help you do just, that we\u2019ve compiled our top 10 tips on <strong>how to improve employee wellbeing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Employee_Wellbeing\"><\/span><strong>What is Employee Wellbeing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So first of all, how do we define employee wellbeing?<\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re talking about employee wellbeing, we are referring to the impact your job has on your overall health and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>Work wellbeing goes beyond just the job however; it also takes into account <strong>physical health<\/strong>, <strong>exercise<\/strong> and <strong>nutrition<\/strong>, <strong>mental health<\/strong>, <strong>mood<\/strong>, and <strong>cognition<\/strong>. It\u2019s about understanding and supporting your employees from a holistic perspective and considering their overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Team_Wellbeing_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why is Team Wellbeing Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A happy and content team is more <strong>efficient<\/strong>, more <strong>productive<\/strong>, and creates a <strong>better working atmosphere and culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With happy and engaged employees, you also get <strong>decreased staff turnover<\/strong>, <strong>improved quality of work<\/strong>, and a<strong> reputation as a good employer<\/strong>, which is an increasingly important factor for customers as well as potential new hires.<\/p>\n<p>If all of that wasn\u2019t enough, you also save money by investing in your employee\u2019s wellbeing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk\/news\/mental-health-problems-work-cost-uk-economy-ps349bn-last-year-says-centre-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Centre for Mental Health<\/a> has estimated that UK companies are losing \u00a334.9 billion in productivity due to mental health issues, so it\u2019s worth investing in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20879\" style=\"width: 734px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20879\" class=\"wp-image-20879\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Employee-Engagement-Guide-1-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"Employee Engagement Guide\" width=\"724\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Employee-Engagement-Guide-1-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Employee-Engagement-Guide-1-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Employee-Engagement-Guide-1-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Employee-Engagement-Guide-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Employee Engagement Guide<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tips_For_Improving_Employee_Wellbeing\"><\/span><strong><br \/>\n10 Tips For Improving Employee Wellbeing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So you know why employee wellbeing is important, and the benefits of investing in your team &#8211; here are our top 10 ideas to improve employee wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_recognition_and_praise_integral_to_your_companys_culture\"><\/span><strong>1. Make recognition and praise integral to your company\u2019s culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised how far a bit of praise and recognition can go towards wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the easiest ways of improving team wellbeing, by simply recognising the good work they are doing, and actively taking the time to praise and thank them for it.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.shrm.org\/blog\/how-recognition-makes-workhuman\">a study<\/a> by SHRM found that 90% of employees questioned said their work had meaning and purpose when they feel that their management care. It also showed that 70% felt praise and <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/what-type-of-recognition-do-employees-want\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recognition at work<\/a> made them happier at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Organise_social_events\"><\/span><strong>2. Organise social events<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Encouraging your colleagues and employees to build relationships that go beyond purely work interactions is so important.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly valuable with the increase of working from home and remote working, as there can often feel like a disconnect between office workers and remote workers.<\/p>\n<p>Organising <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/5-remote-team-building-activities\/\">remote team building activities<\/a>, or even better, in-person social events, can go a long way in improving employee wellbeing. Some ideas for in-person office socials can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiz nights<\/li>\n<li>Escape rooms<\/li>\n<li>Cooking classes<\/li>\n<li>Kayaking<\/li>\n<li>Office bake off<\/li>\n<li>Work sports day<\/li>\n<li>Office party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feeling connected to the people you spend a sizeable part of your day with is key to team wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Offer_benefits_to_support_wellbeing\"><\/span><strong>3. Offer benefits to support wellbeing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investing a little and paying for some additional benefits for your employees can have a seriously big impact on staff wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>This could be anything from providing healthy snacks in the office, to discount access to gyms and retail, to private medical insurance, or even support and training on their finances (more on that below).\u00a0 There are options for every budget. Plus you&#8217;ll also find plenty of companies out there that offer some great packages for employee benefits.\u00a0 Here are some of our favourites:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bike2workscheme.co.uk\/?utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_campaign=Bike+2+Work+Scheme+-+Exact&amp;utm_term=cycle%20to%20work%20scheme&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_cam=1351471575&amp;hsa_kw=cycle%20to%20work%20scheme&amp;hsa_acc=7775275274&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-4804938023&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_grp=54363660935&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_ad=391346778365&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0emHBhC1ARIsAL1QGNej4A4xx4avd64YcXmXM6kqzbl2mYFLbnJhgTuUj0LA32b-MG-QsfgaApiQEALw_wcB\">Bike2Work scheme<\/a> \u2013 help your employees buy a bike to cycle to work and save money.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stafftreats.com\/\">Staff Treats<\/a> \u2013 offer a wide range of benefits including discounts at retailers and supermarkets, setting up a peer-to-peer recognition scheme, they also have a strong focus on wellbeing and mental health support, which we love.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stash.agency\/gift-boxes\/\">Stash Agency<\/a> \u2013 let you send gift boxes and hampers to your staff to let them know you care.<\/p>\n<p>Or finally &#8211; bring them to a Work.Life <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/\">coworking space<\/a>! We hate to toot our own horn but some of our many benefits for employees include: <b>daily breakfast,<\/b>\u00a0<strong>healthy treats on wellness Wednesday<\/strong>, <strong>beer and pizza on Thursday<\/strong>, <strong>discounts on local bars and eateries<\/strong>, <strong>yoga classes<\/strong>, <strong>fresh fruit<\/strong>, and <strong>all the coffee you can drink<\/strong>. All this is included in the price of a membership, so there\u2019s no need to spend money elsewhere on your quest to achieve uber-engaged employees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Celebrate_your_values\"><\/span><strong>4. Celebrate your values<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that every employee is aware of your company\u2019s core values and mission. This can help focus and engage team members, making them feel part of a wider project, and more connected to both the business and to their colleagues. Whenever you communicate with the team \u2013 which should be often! \u2013 make sure you&#8217;re referring to your company values. They should also be easy to locate, in your HR system or intranet, or even up on the wall in the office so everyone&#8217;s reminded of them at all times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_in_a_lot\"><\/span><strong>5. Check in (a lot!)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t frequently checking in on your employee\u2019s wellbeing, their unhappiness at work could fly under the radar &#8211; you could have disengaged employees and not even know about it. A quarterly or mid-year review isn\u2019t enough \u2013 you need to ensure that managers are checking in frequently, giving regular, constructive feedback and getting feedback from employees too. Your HR team might also want to check in with each team member occasionally, to find out how they are doing, and whether they are happy at work.<\/p>\n<p>For more advice on work happiness, why not download the second issue of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/info.work.life\/hubfs\/Work_Life_Work_Happy_Magazine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work Happy magazine<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Provide_support_for_mental_health\"><\/span><strong>6. Provide support for mental health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that we&#8217;re living through a stressful time at the moment.\u00a0 The pandemic has taken a toll on our lives and our mental health.<\/p>\n<p>This only makes taking action to support your staff for mental health all the more important!<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to supporting mental health at work, there are many things you can do to help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it clear what support you have for mental health from day 1<\/li>\n<li>Train and install a mental health first aider<\/li>\n<li>Provide external and anonymous support for mental health like <a href=\"https:\/\/theselfspace.com\/\">Self Space<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Provide training for all employees, but management and senior management in particular, on mental health in the workplace<\/li>\n<li>Read our interview with Chance Marshall from Self Space on <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/work-happier-self-space\/\">Supporting Mental Health While Working Remotely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important thing is often just making sure that your employees know that mental health is a key priority for your company, and that you can and will do all you can to help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Encourage_staff_to_consider_their_physical_health\"><\/span><strong>7. Encourage staff to consider their physical health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Physical health has such a huge impact on a person\u2019s sense of wellbeing and happiness and you should always encourage your staff to take that into account.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t mean forcing the team to go on a morning jog together before you all start your day (though a run club is a good <a href=\"https:\/\/peopleinsight.co.uk\/employee-surveys\/employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee engagement<\/a> idea!), but encouraging more movement in their working day is a good start.<\/p>\n<p>Sitting at a desk for an entire day can take its toll on our physical and mental wellbeing so wherever possible, you could encourage staff to take walking meetings, or take breaks to walk around every hour or so. Encouraging wellbeing at work doesn\u2019t need to be expensive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Offer_hybrid_working_for_a_better_worklife_balance\"><\/span><strong>8. Offer <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/what-is-hybrid-working-2\/\">hybrid working<\/a> for a better work\/life balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While many companies have been forced into making remote work a feature of their working practices over the last year, many are also looking keep an office space in one form or another.<\/p>\n<p>Offering your employees the option to work remotely, even just some of the time, and creating a hybrid working policy gives them the opportunity to take their schedule and working practices into their own hands.<\/p>\n<p>Give employees the choice to choose between working in the office and home \u2013 but ensure that your office is somewhere they actually want to go, to be with their colleagues in a stimulating, productive setting, with amenities they can\u2019t get at home. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility and helps employees feel they have the choice to work where best suits them and the type of work they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20833\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Improve-Employee-Engagement-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"Team Engagement\" width=\"724\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Improve-Employee-Engagement-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Improve-Employee-Engagement-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Improve-Employee-Engagement-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Improve-Employee-Engagement.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Offer_more_holidays\"><\/span><strong><br \/>\n9. Offer more holidays<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is more important than you might think, so hear us out. Offering your staff more holiday time throughout the year to properly take a break, unwind and rejuvenate, is one of the easiest and quickest ways of boosting employee wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>The UK actually has the least amount of holiday allowance in the whole of Europe, and even then, many employees are not taking their full leave.<\/p>\n<p>We all know that when something is in a limited supply you try to make it last as long as possible. So many just take a few days here and there to be able to spread their holiday allowance over the whole year. A couple of days doesn\u2019t qualify as a proper break, however!<\/p>\n<p>By offering more annual leave, you are sending a clear message that they should be taking more time off (and they should!) and in bigger blocks.\u00a0 You are encouraging your staff to think about their work\/life balance, and properly take the time to relax and rejuvenate.<\/p>\n<p>Some companies are even taking this a step further by offering unlimited holidays. No, we\u2019ve not lost the plot, this is a real thing that has been implemented by some of the most well-known companies in the world like Netflix and Hubspot. What we are talking about here is results-driven holidays. Put simply, your holiday allocation policy is linked with the results delivered. The policy states that as long as your employees are meeting their set deadlines and goals then they can take as many holiday days as they like. It\u2019s one way of extending a sense of trust to your employees as well as an incentive to boost performance and efficiency within the company.<\/p>\n<p>Another great incentive practiced by many companies (including ours!) is to offer a day of extra holiday for each year working at the company. Again, this can increase engagement and loyalty to your business.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if it\u2019s feasible, consider offering an extra day (or half day) of holiday as recognition for great work, providing a tangible reward for empoyees that will help to motivate and engage them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Measure_employee_engagement\"><\/span><strong>10. Measure employee engagement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could be running many different employee engagement initiatives, but if you\u2019re not asking how happy your team are you could be wasting your efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you are frequently running employee engagement surveys to find out whether your team are truly engaged. In our interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-measure-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employee engagement survey template<\/a>, we gather feedback on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Happiness at Work<\/li>\n<li>Your Role<\/li>\n<li>Your Growth &amp; Development<\/li>\n<li>The Company<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Compensation &amp; Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Work Environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Covering these different areas will allow your company to get feedback on all aspects of your employee engagement strategy \u2013 what\u2019s working, and what isn\u2019t. From the results, you know where to focus your efforts in order to ensure your team are fully engaged and happy at work.<\/p>\n<p>Your employee engagement strategy doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or complex. It can start with small steps, offering praise when earned and exploring hybrid working practices, or investing in just one activity or piece of software.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you choose to do, taking the time to understand your employee&#8217;s needs and wants, offering mental health support, and generally prioritising their wellbeing is a sure-fire way of creating a working culture that is happy, fulfilling, engaging, and (you\u2019ll be glad to hear) more efficient and productive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>96% of people say they\u2019re happier since joining a Work.Life coworking space. 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