As the job market becomes more competitive than ever, employee engagement has become a top priority for HR professionals. Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and provide a competitive edge to their companies. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a crisis of employee engagement, posing new challenges to organizations around the world.
In this article, we discuss the engagement crisis in the post-pandemic era, and explain how Enboarder offers solutions for employee engagement and creating an inclusive workplace. We’ll also hear from Andrea Dumont, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Enboarder, who will provide insights into effective inclusion strategies to follow. We’ll wrap up by discussing the upcoming virtual event on diversity, equity, and inclusion hosted by the HR Exchange Network, and how it will help attendees execute and evaluate DEIB initiatives that create an inclusive work culture.
The engagement crisis in the post-pandemic era
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world and disrupted the way we work. Employees were forced to shift to remote work, leading to isolation and disconnection from their colleagues, work culture, and the company’s values. According to the 2021 Workhuman®/IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Employee Experience Index, 21% of employed U.S. workers report feeling disengaged.
This crisis is affecting companies in many ways, but one of the most critical is the loss of talent. Employees who are disengaged are more likely to quit, leaving their employers scrambling to refill key positions. The cost of turnover is high; it can cost up to two times an employee’s annual salary to replace them.
Enboarder’s solution for employee engagement
Enboarder, a leading onboarding and experience management software company, believes that the solution to this crisis lies in helping employees forge bonds with their company, colleagues, and work environment. The company offers solutions that help employees feel as though they belong, that their work is valuable, and that their goals align with the company’s mission.
According to Enboarder, companies must create a work culture that fosters strong relationships between employees. Personal connections between colleagues give employees a sense of belonging and make them feel like they are part of a team and culture with which they align.
Enboarder’s Offerings for Creating an Inclusive Workplace
In addition to their approach to employee engagement, Enboarder offers tools and solutions that aid in creating a inclusive workplace. These include:
1. Mapping Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace – Enboarder can help organizations map out where they stand concerning diversity and inclusion, identify areas of improvement, and create measurable goals.
2. Onboarding for inclusivity – Enboarder’s onboarding software ensures that new hires are welcomed into a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing a strong foundation for their engagement with the company.
3. Employee experience measurement – Enboarder provides a range of surveys, pulse checks, and metrics on how employees feel about their work environment, culture, and teams.
Inclusion Strategies according to Andrea Dumont
Andrea Dumont, CMO at Enboarder, believes that inclusion is fundamental for creating a work environment that encourages engagement and fosters connections between employees. She offers insightful thoughts on effective inclusion strategies to adopt:
1. Align inclusion with your organization’s core values – Inclusion should not stand as a standalone program; instead, it should be incorporated into the company’s values and practices.
2. Consistent communication – Companies must consistently communicate their expectations of inclusive behaviors to all employees. They should use compelling messages that resonate with employees to influence behavioral change.
3. Celebrate diversity – Celebrating diversity makes employees feel appreciated and motivated. It inspires an inclusive culture.
Measuring the Effectiveness of HR Efforts
Measuring the effectiveness of HR efforts towards employee engagement and inclusivity may seem challenging, especially in a remote working environment; however, it is vital to evaluate and measure HR’s performance to provide insights into what’s working and what’s not.
Enboarder offers surveys and metrics to measure employee engagement, collect feedback, and enable HR to understand prevailing issues, highlight success stories, and identify ways to improve.
The HR Exchange Network is hosting an All Access Virtual Event on DEIB
The HR Exchange Network will host an All-Access virtual event on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from August 24th to 26th. The event will bring together over 1,000 HR professionals and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Bringing together HR professionals and thought leaders
With more than 1,000 HR professionals and thought leaders expected to join, the event will cover a broad range of strategies that can be implemented to create inclusivity in the workplace.
Latest trends and best practices in DEI&B
The event will focus on the latest trends and best practices in DEI&B, including:
1. Leadership strategy for DE&I.
2. Employee engagement and ERG strategies.
3. Cultural awareness.
4. Inclusive leadership.
5. Bias and diversity in AI.
6. Metrics and measurement of DE&I.
Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
The goal of the HR Exchange Network’s All Access virtual event is to empower attendees with the right skills and knowledge to create an inclusive work culture. Attendees will learn how to execute and evaluate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives that foster an inclusive work culture in their organizations.
In conclusion, employee engagement and inclusion strategies are essential for companies looking to retain top talent and provide a competitive advantage. Enboarder offers solutions for employee engagement, including tools for creating an inclusive workplace. Andrea Dumont’s insights provide an excellent guide to effective inclusion strategies. The upcoming HR Exchange Network’s All Access virtual event is an excellent opportunity for HR professionals and thought leaders to learn and share best practices for creating a work culture that fosters inclusion and engagement.