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7 Secret Hacks to Quickly Boost Employee Engagement

Introduction

Effective leaders actively foster employee engagement by dedicating time and resources to establish personal connections with their team members. They identify and acknowledge individual strengths, providing support and motivation. Every business decision takes into account the needs of employees. In fact, the financial impact of disengaged employees is significant, with a Gallup report revealing annual losses of $450 to $550 billion for US businesses.

At Aerobodies, we design strategic wellness and resilience experiences that create thriving cultures and people. Our WellTeamCulture Memberships are expertly curated to help engage you and your team, combining all of our best practices over the past 25 years! We know there are quick and efficient ways to warm and create energy within your workforce… to get employees moving, thinking, and communicating in a positive direction. Use these quick employee engagement hacks to inspire your people, wake up your workforce, and create a WellTeamCulture!

1. Create Strategic Recharge Breaks

Mistakes are anticipated during stressful situations, and employees may invest considerable energy in rectifying errors. Introduce “recharge breaks” in the schedule, especially between Zoom meetings and after demanding routines, to help them regain energy. Allowing such breaks enables employees to return to work with full dedication. Brief respites provide the chance to regather and prepare for more substantial tasks, fostering creativity and motivation for future endeavors.

2. Host Mindfulness/Meditation Sessions

Engaging in meditation proves effective in alleviating stress from both the mind and body. It enables individuals to recharge their energy and enhance focus, crucial for optimal work performance. Consider organizing mindfulness sessions for your workforce and implementing a fitness reward system. This initiative will inspire employees to deliver their best, leading to improved stress management, heightened resilience, and increased overall engagement. Luckily, some of the top Mindfulness Coaches in the industry have partnered up with us to offer sessions exclusively for our WellTeamCulture Members!

3. Sponsor Wellness/Fitness Meetups

A lack of physical activity while confined at home can negatively impact your health, leading to stress and mood swings among virtual employees. This diminished activity level may impair the ability to concentrate on work, ultimately affecting the quality of your work output. Engaging in physical activity, however, brings about positive effects including mood enhancement, improved sleep, anxiety relief, heightened focus, and enhanced work quality. That’s why we’ve included BLAZE Wellness, a health management platform with 100+ different at home workouts, as part of your WellTeamCulture Membership!

4. Host an After Work Game Competition

Many individuals enjoy engaging in online gaming, particularly with their colleagues, providing a way to release anxiety and stress. Organizing a straightforward online gaming competition offers employees a chance to unwind and temporarily set aside work-related concerns. Hosting such an event on a workday with mandatory participation can be a lighthearted activity that positively influences the overall well-being of your staff. Our WellTeamCulture Success Advisors will help you strategize and plan a fun event for you and your team!

5. Promote Peer-to-Peer Connection

The workplace serves as a conducive setting for socializing, interaction, and idea exchange. When working remotely this social culture is disrupted, making it challenging for employees to effectively connect. Managers can address this by organizing weekly virtual meetings, facilitating active participation and interaction among team members. Additionally, providing communication tools such as Aerobodies’ WellTeamCulture can empower employees to connect with peers and engage in social interactions, effectively mitigating this challenge.

6. Create Opportunities to Reach out and Stay in Touch

Maintain open lines of communication with your employees, aiming for daily interactions. Even a brief “Good Afternoon” message sent each day, even if there’s nothing specific to discuss, can convey your constant support during these challenging times. This consistent communication lets them know you care, and fosters a culture of openness and belonging between employees and managers.

7. Provide New Opportunities

Certain employees may aspire to pursue further education, explore new hobbies or acquire additional skills, buy a new car, or upgrade their home. Offering support in these aspirations can be a meaningful gesture that leads to long-term retention. Employers can express gratitude for their contributions by partially covering these expenses. If financial constraints prevent direct financial assistance, alternative forms of support can be explored. Managers can assist employees in finding mentors, sponsors, or team members willing to offer guidance or resources to rekindle their career interests. Providing additional time off or flexible working hours enables employees to attend to personal matters, fostering motivation and reinforcing job security.

Final Thoughts

In summary, employee engagement is not a one-off, quick-fix issue for any employer. Designing a pipeline of strategic experiences and energizing engagements to renew the vitality and well-being of your workplace culture is vital, particularly during high stress periods and uncertain economic times. Employers who proactively create avenues to revitalize the lives and interests of their employees will succeed in retaining a more resilient, engaged workforce in the short-term and long-term economies. If you’re looking for more innovative ways to ramp up the engagement of your workplace, check our newest offering WellTeamCulture, our membership community that will upgrade your personal and professional wellbeing. Put yourself and your team first, and experience more success than you ever thought possible! Reach out to a WellTeamCulture Success Advisor if you have any questions.