{"id":3184,"date":"2024-07-09T13:57:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T11:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjgroep.nl\/nieuws\/increasing-employee-engagement\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:44:08","slug":"increasing-employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"nieuws","link":"https:\/\/gjgroep.nl\/en\/nieuws\/werkgevers\/increasing-employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Increasing Employee Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Increasing Employee Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A global study by Effectory shows that the percentage of engaged employees in the Netherlands is 27 per cent. For companies, it is very important to increase employee engagement. It boosts productivity in the workplace and reduces absenteeism among staff. How can your company increase employee engagement? We found out for you!    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Does Employee Engagement Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The ideal employee is motivated and enthusiastic about the company they work for. There is a high degree of employee engagement. The staff member, in whatever role, is willing to do everything to make the company flourish. A high degree of employee engagement does not just happen. A company will really have to commit to it. This includes offering a pleasant set of tasks, a good work schedule, and appropriate remuneration.     <\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are the Benefits of Engaged Staff?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Employees with a high degree of <a href=\"https:\/\/gjgroep.nl\/en\/nieuws\/werkgevers\/happiness-at-work\/\">job satisfaction<\/a> are invaluable to a company, institution, or organisation. They enjoy going to work and are less often ill than dissatisfied employees. A high degree of engagement brings many more benefits. Let&#8217;s list them clearly:   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees have more energy and are willing to commit 100 per cent to their employer.<\/li>\n<li>The level of engagement with colleagues is high, and people are willing to help each other.<\/li>\n<li>Satisfied employees are willing to give their all.<\/li>\n<li>Staff feel involved in the success of the company, institution, or organisation.<\/li>\n<li>Employees show their own initiatives to take the company to a higher level.<\/li>\n<li>Staff are friendly and polite towards customers.<\/li>\n<li>Employees work harder and achieve success more often.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/werkgevers\/verzuimbeheeruitbesteden\">Absenteeism<\/a> among staff is lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Can You Increase Employee Engagement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, the list of benefits of engaged employees is long. The question, of course, is: how do you achieve this? Firstly, it is important to let people know that you appreciate them. Good communication is the key to business success. Let staff contribute ideas on important decisions that impact the company. Furthermore, give employees sufficient freedom and responsibility. Finally, it is important to offer sufficient growth and development opportunities, for example, in the form of courses. People sense when they receive support and recognition and are willing to go the extra mile for the company.        <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Challenges in Increasing Employee Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Companies use various methods to increase employee engagement. One of these is organising a survey asking staff about their experiences at work. This often provides useful insights that an organisation can act upon.  <\/p>\n<p>Generating feedback based on a survey seems simple, yet there are a number of pitfalls. Companies often outsource this important task to consultants. They provide a report with interesting data. The problem is that managers who need to implement this feedback are sometimes too busy with other work. As a result, little comes of the improvement points. To prevent such a situation, the company should communicate regularly with HR. Ensure a direct line of communication and be clear, so that action points are actually implemented.      <\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Importance of Communication in Increasing Employee Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, communication is vital for increasing employee engagement within a company. We cannot stress this enough. By staying connected, you prevent ambiguity and uncertainty for both employer and employee. Maintain dialogue with each other and be open to different opinions. Ultimately, a company will only benefit from this.     <\/p>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/gjgroep.nl\/nieuws\/werkgevers\/vertrouwenspersoon\/\">external confidential advisor<\/a> can make a significant contribution to creating an open, safe, and pleasant working atmosphere where everyone feels heard. They are independent of the company, making it easier for employees to unburden themselves. These advisors are not only well-trained to listen, but they also bring valuable insights from their experience with other organisations.   <\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Can You Measure Employee Engagement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Organising a survey is an effective way to get feedback from employees. You give them the opportunity to express their opinion (usually anonymously), and this increases staff engagement. Moreover, feedback often provides interesting insights. This allows you to quickly see if staff are satisfied and happy. Another way to increase employee engagement is to organise discussions between managers and employees. Useful questions are addressed, such as: &#8216;Do you feel comfortable within our company?&#8217;     <\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"\/werkgevers\/hradviesuitbesteden\">Outsourcing HR advice<\/a>? As HR advisors, we focus entirely on developing efficient and strategic solutions. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>This article was written by:<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increasing Employee Engagement A global study by Effectory shows that the percentage of engaged employees in the Netherlands is 27 per cent. For companies, it is very important to increase employee engagement. It boosts productivity in the workplace and reduces absenteeism among staff. How can your company increase employee engagement? We found out for you! 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