Employee Recognition & Engagement Resources

Do you rely on managers and leaders to form their own company culture, or does HR or even your employees carry that responsibility? The bigger question is what is the difference between a manager and a leader? Aren’t they the same thing? These two words are commonly interchanged in error, but their meanings are entirely different.  People follow managers because of their authority, but people follow leaders because of the connection they have to people. When considering employee engagement, managers engage 3 out of 10 people in contrast to leaders who engage 8 out of 10 people.

The demand for qualified Registered Nurses and Healthcare Professionals continues to grow due to expanding healthcare needs of aging Baby Boomers. A new generation of RNs is entering the workforce every day, bringing new ideas, technologies, and ways of incorporating their newly acquired skills. While this is an amazing advantage that can only bring positive change to the industry, some seasoned staff can begin to feel as though their many years of experience are now unappreciated.

Employee engagement and productivity do not have to come to a grinding halt because there is college basketball on that day. An engaged employee is consistently engaged because the organization has created a culture of engagement and recognition. What should be assumed is that an engaged employee who’s ducking out a few hours early to watch his underdog alma mater crush their top-ranked rival worked extra hard, and without interruptions, before doing so. The employees that you should be worrying about are the actively disengaged employees in January, and July, and October.

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To date, we have explored the first six rules of the 7 NEW Rules of Employee Engagement: Culture, Resources, Communication, Appreciation, Well-being, and Enthusiasm. Today, we will dive into the seventh and final rule of the 7 NEW Rules of Employee Engagement, Safety, and its key role in strengthening employee engagement, while maintaining and creating an attentive work environment.

Rule # 7 SAFETY:
Encourage employees to work both efficiently and safely. Recognize those employees who maintain a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and others.

We're in the final stretch of exploration as we dive into the 7 NEW Rules of Employee Engagement. Last week, we covered the benefits of employee well-being, and today, we address how creating a company culture of enthusiasm can improve job satisfaction, company morale, and revenue.

RULE #6 ENTHUSIASM:
Inspire enthusiastic performances from your employees. Reward employees who show commitment to the future of your organization and are dedicated to making it a success.

Earlier this week, and as we continue to dive into the 7 NEW Rules of Employee Engagement, we explored the topic of appreciation and the benefits of employees appreciation.Today, we speak to the well-being of your employees and how rewarding the well-being of your employees will benefit your organization.

Rule #5 WELL-BEING:
Promote work-life integration. Recognize employees who make positive & healthy lifestyle changes that improve the quality of life.

In our last blog post, Creating a Culture of Employee Engagement Continues with Providing Resources, we spoke about the received benefits and advantages of pairing resources, recognition, and rewards to increase employee engagement and commitment within your organization. Rule #3 in our ongoing series addresses Communication and how implementing a solid communication line with your employees can improve employee engagement.

Rule #3 COMMUNICATION:
Consistently communicate and live your organization’s values and vision. Recognize those employees who impact the quality of the organization’s work, products, and services.

As we talked about in our last blog post, Creating a Culture of Engagement Begins with Good Leadership; employee recognition facilitates an environment of engagement among employees. The benefits of employee engagement are vast and pay dividends for employees and the organization as a whole. Rule #1 of The 7 New Rules of Employee Engagement, Culture, taught us to create a culture of recognition that resonates with all aspects of the organization. Rule #2 focuses on Resources.

Rule #2 RESOURCES:
Empower employees to develop new skills and advance their careers. Reward employees who use those opportunities to learn and improve.