the power of employee engagement
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The Power of Employee Engagement. Bob Lavigna Assistant Vice Chancellor - HR University of Wisconsin [email protected]. What We’ll Cover. What is employee engagement? Why does it matter? How do we know if our employees are engaged? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Power of Employee Engagement
Bob LavignaAssistant Vice Chancellor - HR
University of [email protected]
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What We’ll Cover
1. What is employee engagement?
2. Why does it matter?3. How do we know if our
employees are engaged?4. How have organizations
achieved high levels of engagement?
5. How to get started
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Key Take-AwaysEmployee engagement matters
Engagement levels are low
But can be improved
Engagement should be
measuredSurvey results must
be acted on
Engagement is not just an “initiative”
or “program”
HR has critical role –
champion, facilitator and
model
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Our Aging Workforce
Under 30 30-39 40-49 50+0%
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FederalStateLocalPrivate
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What is Employee Engagement?
Heightened connection to work, organization, mission or co-workers
Beyond job satisfaction or happiness
Personal meaning in work• Pride • Belief their organization
values them More likely to go above
minimum and provide “discretionary effort.”
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Goe for customers Volunteers ideas Works hard – and smart
Doesn’t quit Calls in sick only when ill
Stays alert to safety hazards.
Discretionary Effort
Go extra mile for customers Volunteer ideas Work hard – and smart Don’t quit Call in sick only when ill Stay alert to safety hazards.
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Why Does Engagement Matter?
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Power of Employee Engagement
-70% -60% -50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30%
Absenteeism
Turnover (high-turnover orgs))
Turnover (low-turnover orgs)
Lost or stolen inventory
Safety incidents
Customer scores
Productivity
Profitability
Key Performance Indicators Top- and Bottom-Quartile Work Groups
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What About in Government? U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board
Better success
achieving strategic
goals
Higher retention
Less missed
time
Fewer EEO complaints
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Governing/ADP/IPMA-HR
Engaged public sector employees: Twice as likely to stay in current job 2.5 times more likely to feel they can make a difference 2.5 times more likely to recommend their workplace to others Three times as likely to report being very satisfied in their jobs.
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Towers WatsonStatement Highly
engaged (% agree)
Moderately engaged (% agree)
Disengaged (% agree)
I can impact quality 86 61 32I can impact cost 59 37 21I can impact customer service
72 50 28
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DeloitteHigher levels of engagement drive: Improved employee performance to support mission
More collaborative and innovative work environments
Lower costs of disengagement.
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Levels of Employee Engagement
13
63
24
Engaged Not Engaged Actively disengaged
Worldwide
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Engagement in the U.S.
28
54
18
Engaged Not Engaged Actively disengaged
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How About in Government? IPMA-HR/ADP/Governing – 58% engaged MSPB• 35% engaged• 47% somewhat engaged• 18% not engaged
OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey – 65% engaged
UK People Survey – 58% engaged.
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Engaged Employees
Highly motivated to work hard
Go the extra mile
Recommend organization as good place to work
Stay – even for
less money
Have strong relationships in organization
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On the Other Hand …Not engaged Not strongly committed to organization Feels trapped Gives bare minimum
Actively disengaged Poor relationship with organization Only going through the motions
On the Other Hand …
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It’s About Leadership
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35% of U.S. workers polled
said they’d willingly forgo a
substantial pay raise in
exchange for seeing their
direct supervisor fired
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How Do We Know If Our
Employees are Engaged?
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Ask Them!
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Engagement Survey QuestionsPride in work or workplace
1. My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission
2. My work unit produces high-quality products and services
3. The work I do is meaningful to me4. I would recommend my organization as a place to
work
Satisfaction with leadership5. Overall, I am satisfied with my supervisor6. Overall, I am satisfied with managers above
my immediate supervisor
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Opportunity to perform well 7. I know what is expected of me on the job8. My job makes good use of my skills and abilities9. I have the resources to do my job well10. I have sufficient opportunities (such as challenging
assignments or projects) to earn a high performance rating
Satisfaction with recognition received11. Recognition and rewards are based on performance
in my work unit12. I am satisfied with the recognition
and rewards I receive for my work
Engagement Survey Questions
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Prospects for personal and professional growth13. I am given a real opportunity to improve my
skills
Positive work environment and teamwork14. I am treated with respect at work15. My opinions count at work16. A spirit of cooperation and teamwork exists in my
work unit
Engagement Survey Questions
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Engagement Process Model
Communicate
4. Take Action
1. Plan
2. Survey
3. Analyze
5. Sustain Engagement
and Resurvey
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“Measurement Without Targeted Action is Useless”
“You Said, We Did”
Taking Action on Survey Data
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Taking Action on Survey Data Form engagement teams Collect additional data Identify priorities – areas of strength
and weakness Focus on individual work units Develop and implement action plans Provide education and training Identify outcome measures Establish accountabilities Communicate
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How Do We Achieve
High Levels of Engagement?
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Effective Practices
Engagement is everyone’s responsibility
It must be a strategyLead from the top Involve unionsHire with care; probation is part of selection
Onboard well.
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Effective Practices
Select supervisors who can supervise – and build engagement
Give them training, resources and support
Hold supervisors accountable for engagement
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Effective Practices Manage performance• Make sure employees know what is
expected – and how work links to mission• Meet regularly with employees• Provide opportunities to grow and develop • Hold employees accountable – avoid
transferring poor performers Recognize contributions Make sure employees’ opinions count Create a positive work environment –
respect work/life balance Communicate Measure and re-measure engagement.
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Onboarding Model
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What is HR’s Role?Champion engagement
Facilitate process
Identify organization-wide issues
Lead action
Be a role model
Drive cultural change
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Building a Culture of Engagement
A set of accepted organizational values, behaviors, and practices that promotes increasing levels of engagement as a cultural norm
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Getting StartedGetting Started Make the long-term commitment Communicate the business case Get leaders, managers and supervisors on board Involve unions Plan and communicate strategy Survey employees Follow through
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Key Take-AwaysEmployee engagement matters
Engagement levels are low
But can be improved
Engagement should be
measuredSurvey results must
be acted on
Engagement is not just an “initiative”
or “program”
HR has critical role –
champion, facilitator and
model