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How Employee Performance is Driven By a Feeling of Importance

  • 24% of respondents say employees in their organization are highly engaged.
  • Fewer than 50 % of companies said that they are effectively measuring employee engagement
  1. Be Intentional with Everyday Conversations: "Reiterate why you truly value someone’s work: ‘You did a great job designing that website last week…’”
  2. Show Them that Others Need Them, Too: “But, do remember that feedback from others can pack a little more punch—and show your team that they’re not only appreciated by you, but also by clients, co-workers, and even executives.”
  3. Challenge Them: “When you only dole out repetitive tasks (or tasks beneath someone’s skill level), you’re conveying that you don’t really need his or her specific, individual talents.”
  4. Recognize Them as Individuals: “To truly make individual employees feel valued, it’s OK to single them out and reward them according to their accomplishments—and with something that the rest of the team won’t necessarily get.”

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