Drive Your Team’s Potential From OUTSIDE The Workplace!
7 Proven Employee Engagement Strategies
Let’s explore an exciting topic today: how to boost employee engagement from outside the workplace! Picture a team that’s not just clocking in hours but is genuinely connected and engaged in all areas of their lives. Here are some creative strategies to bring that external engagement back into the office and enhance productivity:
Encourage Social Interactions
Kick things off by promoting social interactions beyond the office walls. Plan team outings to local attractions, sporting events, or even casual dinner gatherings. These experiences allow team members to bond over shared moments, creating a sense of camaraderie that goes beyond the usual work chats.
Support Personal Development
Invest in personal growth by providing access to workshops that aren’t work-related, like art classes or public speaking courses. This shows you care about their overall development, leading to new hobbies and passions that enrich both their personal and professional lives.
Create Virtual Engagement Platforms
In our digital world, virtual engagement is essential. Set up online forums, social media groups, or WhatsApp chats where employees can share their achievements, brainstorm ideas, and collaborate on creative projects. This helps build a lively community spirit that boosts workplace engagement.
Involve Families
Host family-friendly events like picnics or park days, and invite employees’ families to join in on organizational activities. This not only strengthens family ties but also fosters a sense of community within the workplace.
Volunteer Together
Plan team-based volunteer projects, such as cleanup drives or helping out at food banks. These activities bring the team together for a shared purpose, creating a sense of accomplishment that carries over into their work life.
Recognize Life Milestones
Celebrate personal milestones like birthdays or work anniversaries with thoughtful gestures or team shout-outs.
Remember, great leadership includes fostering connections that go beyond the office walls.
Invite External Consultants
You can invite Pause Factory to engage employees in fun productivity chats within the organization. Send an email to ask@pausefactory.org or call 08096303933 for details of possible productivity chats
Authored by Enahoro Okhae, CEO Pause Factory
