b"How Can Companies Improve This?Improving employee engagement is crucial for organizational success. Here aresome strategies you can use:Invest in Culture-Building Efforts. Pay close attention to the fourkey themes that distinguish highly engaged organizations fromthose that struggle: Shared Mission, People Development,Valued Voice, and Earned Trust. As you continue reading thisreport, consider how your organization compares and identify afew strategies you can use to improve in each area.Build a Solid Foundation. Identify your organization's reason forbeing (purpose), mission, and core values. Aligning everythingyou do with that solid foundation will create a sense of belongingand purpose among employees, leading to higher engagement. Make Sure You Are Engaged. When a manager is disengaged,their employees are significantly more likely to be disengaged.Equip yourself with the tools and training you need to foster aculture of accountability, recognition, and development. Buildlasting habits that lead to a thriving culture and people whodont want to leave. Provide Opportunities for Growth. Invest in your people byscheduling one-on-one time with each for a Growth Guideconversation. This will allow you to learn more about what theywant to achieve, their motivators, and areas where they willneed support. This will also give you the opportunity to instillconfidence in them regarding the company and their role. Focus Retention Efforts on Newer Employees. Build apreboarding and onboarding plan that you can customize foreach unique new hire to create a strong sense of belonging andboost their engagement from the beginning. Demonstrate fromthe get-go that you recognize the strengths they bring to the roleand work to understand their growth goals so you can providethem with a clear path for success. Ensure Employees Feel Heard and Valued. Create channels foropen communication where employees can voice their ideas andconcerns. Recognizing and acting upon employee feedbackdemonstrates respect and appreciation, boosting morale andcommitment.14 ENGAGE 2025"