While organizations vary greatly in how they define the term “employee engagement,” there is little doubt that companies of all sizes and across all industries value it tremendously.  Whatever the definition used, employee engagement essentially boils down to the extent to which people are willing to give their “all” for the company.  

Because the realities that surround employee engagement and the behaviors that evidence it are as individual as the people we so deeply rely upon, employee engagement is often used in a vague, generalized way.  Or at the other extreme, it is quantified so formulaically that it fails to capture the “feel” of what it is to work and be a vital part of an engaging organization.  

Organizations, like people, are living, breathing entities, with good and not-so-good days and moments. This variability is further compounded by all the relational factors that come in to play whenever groups are brought together to collaborate on common goals and objectives.  The stress that this creates continuously puts you and your company at the great risk of “disengagement” from time to time.  Being able to identify key areas of concern can be helpful as you strive to create the conditions for optimal employee engagement.   

"Audit" YOUR employee engagement by rating your level of agreement with the following statements as it relates to your organization, with 5 being strongly agree and 1 being strongly disagree. 

 

1.  Our company leadership articulates and demonstrates the mission of our company in a very COMMITTED fashion.  (Consider ALL company leaders, managers and supervisors.)

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

 

2. Our company is highly COHESIVE, and individual behavior is aligned with organization objectives. 

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

 

3.  Our quality standards and performance expectations are communicated with CLARITY to all employees, and all are held accountable for their role in supporting and evidencing those standards. 

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

 

4. The level of CREATIVITY in our company is very high, with individuals and teams continuously striving for improved ways of doing business.

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

 

5.  Our work environment is truly safe in every way on a CONSISTENT basis.  

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

 

6. Our company CARES about its workers, their professional development and overall well being. 

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High

10. Despite the ups and downs in any business, we are COMMITTED fully to creating a prosperous future that we will all benefit from.

Low     1      2      3      4      5     High