You don’t need a study to tell you how many problems disengagement creates for a business, but for those who need more convincing, employees who are checked-out cost the U.S. economy up to $605 billion through the loss of productivity. Businesses seeking to motivate employees in their work will now have to tailor their employee engagement strategies. Research suggests that employees are driven by open communication, a great work culture, involvement with causes, and achieving purpose and fulfillment.
“Encouraging employees to spend the day outdoors — while still on the clock — may seem counterproductive, but it is actually good for employees’ health and the health of a company’s bottom line. Recently, we gathered corporate thought leaders to examine the relationship between sustainability engagement and employee engagement, as traditionally defined by HR. As a result, we found nearly 90% of employees who take part in their company’s sustainability work said it improved both job satisfaction and their feelings toward the company — factors that can help lower turnover and boost productivity.” – Forbes, Why More Companies Need To Get Employees Outside