In this Culture Snapshot episode, we’re wrapping up our coverage of ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report by spending a few minutes considering what this year’s findings tell us about the immediate future of company culture and employee engagement.
By the end, you’ll see that when your employees engaged, they will remain steadfast to your organization, maximize their talents, and reach their full potential.
“It was fascinating to take a peek inside US businesses today, learning what's happening behind the scenes, hearing a little bit about company leaders and how they can use this insight to increase employee engagement and company performance,” Beth says.
“The bottom line is that only 55% of those surveyed are engaged at work.
“Going back to that company campfire image, a lot of people are kicked back, they're checked out. Even worse, they may be actively working against the growth of your organization.
“We know that disengagement in the workplace is contagious. It's really important to pay attention to it, and it's concerning to learn that 86% of people surveyed work side by side with people who are actively disengaged.
“Just imagine how that can bring down energy, morale, and productivity.
“It's clear that we need to turn this engagement landslide around so that our people want to come to work so that they're more productive when they do come to work. And hopefully, this season gave you a lot of ideas that you can use.”
“Only 15% of organizations are successful at changing their culture,” Beth says. “15%. So, you have to ask yourself: ‘Why do almost 9 out of 10 organizations fail?’
“I found a few common reasons that I wanted to share with you:
“Effective change is quite difficult, and it takes a common, concerted effort over time.”
Listen to the episode to hear Beth’s full thoughts on the following takeaways: