Employee engagement is defined as a measure of how committed an employee feels to their organization; how much they identify with their organization; how satisfied they feel with their job; and how energized they feel in their work. There is no doubt that employers benefit in many ways from high levels of employee engagement, while disengagement not only negatively impacts individual workers, but can easily spread.
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Who is responsible for Employee Engagement?
By goHappy on Sep 18, 2023 5:49:33 PM
Topics: Communication Frontline Workers Company Culture Employee Experience Employee Engagement Workplace Communication Employee Appreciation
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4 Essential Leadership Principles that Drive Employee Engagement
By Dane Schwartz on Aug 18, 2023 2:40:16 PM
In any organization, particularly ones that rely on a frontline workforce, the relationship between leadership and frontline employees plays a huge role in shaping the culture, productivity, and overall success of the workplace.
Topics: Communication Frontline Workers Company Culture Employee Experience Employee Engagement Workplace Communication Learning Employee Appreciation Hiring and retention
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The Power of Feedback: 5 Major Benefits of Asking Frontline Employees for Input
By Dane Schwartz on Jun 30, 2023 9:52:33 AM
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the immense value of frontline employees' feedback. These employees, who directly interact with customers and represent the face of the company, possess invaluable insights that can drive operational improvements, enhance customer experiences, and shape the overall success of the organization.
Topics: Frontline Workers Company Culture Employee Experience Employee Engagement Workplace Communication Employee Engagement Survey Hiring and retention
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Why SMS is the Best Tool to Enhance Business Communication
By Dane Schwartz on May 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, businesses need to adapt and find new ways to communicate with their teams. When it comes to frontline employees, SMS (short message service) is the clear winner for effective business communication.
From its widespread availability to its ability to reach workers in real time, there are many reasons why SMS should be your go-to tool for keeping your team informed and engaged. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of using SMS as well as some tips on how to make the most of this powerful business communication tool.
Topics: Communication Workplace Communication Messaging
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Communication Strategies For Mobile Workforce Management
By Dane Schwartz on Dec 19, 2022 8:30:00 AM
If you're an HR Director, Communications Director, or Talent Acquisition Specialist who manages a mobile workforce, you know how challenging good communication can be.
Deskless workers often work in remote settings or visit different locations throughout the day, so you may go long stretches without seeing or verbally communicating with some of your employees.
Because of this, communication channels that work for office and onsite employees aren't practical for mobile workers.
Topics: Communication Frontline Workers Workplace Communication
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Why Employee Engagement Is Key To Company Success
By Dane Schwartz on Oct 19, 2022 4:20:29 PM
Employee engagement is one of the most important indicators in gauging satisfaction in work. This is especially true amongst Front Line Workers. People are looking for more than just a 9-to-5 job these days. They crave to be involved in their work, and want to be enthusiastic about the organization they work for and to be committed to those they work with.
Topics: goHappy Communication Frontline Workers Employees goAlerts Company Culture Employee Experience Employee Engagement Workplace Communication
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How HR Technology is Changing Communication For Employees
By Dane Schwartz on Oct 10, 2022 12:45:42 PM
Communication in the workplace has changed drastically over the last decade — most notably, in the previous few years, thanks to the pandemic.
During the pandemic, the world learned that frontline workers are the backbone of our economy as we watched them leave jobs en masse. Now we know that if organizations want to succeed, they need to improve interpersonal communication for all employees, not just those who occupy a desk.
Despite making up 80% of the global workforce, frontline employees have consistently been excluded from company-wide communication. But, thanks to an influx of much-needed HR technology, things are changing.
Topics: Communication Employees Employee Experience Workplace Communication
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Lower Retail Turnover With Better Internal Communications
By Dane Schwartz on Oct 3, 2022 11:35:21 AM
Whether you operate a single retail location or a chain of stores, your retail employees are your best asset. They are the ones who interact with your customers daily and can create a positive or negative association with your brand.
But, with a 69% employee turnover rate in retail — 12% higher than the U.S. national average — it can feel like most of your time and resources are spent on hiring and training new staff rather than nurturing existing employees to be your best brand ambassadors.
With an approximate price tag of $3400 to replace one employee, a retention strategy should definitely be on your radar.
Topics: Communication Frontline Workers Employee Experience Workplace Communication
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Five Ways to Enhance Senior Care Employee Communication
By Dane Schwartz on Sep 8, 2022 2:28:01 PM
Deciding to place a beloved family member in a senior care facility is challenging. It's a decision no family member wants to make, but they trust you and your staff to offer them the best care possible when they do.
However, if employee communication in your long-term care facility falls short, it can be a chaotic and frustrating experience for your senior care staff, residents, and their families. This can lead to families moving their loved ones to a different facility and employees leaving their roles to find work elsewhere — and in a worker shortage, it's unlikely you can spare staff right now.
Effective communication is the foundation for any successful relationship, and your assisted living facility is no different.
Topics: Communication Frontline Workers Workplace Communication senior living
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Amid Labor Crisis, Frontline Employee Retention is Critical
By Dane Schwartz on Aug 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM
If your favorite vegan ice cream flavor has been out of stock at your local supermarket for the last few months, you may be the victim of a labor shortage.
Current labor shortages are affecting supply chain issues from picking crops, manufacturing, and transportation to stocking shelves, and there’s no end in sight. Thus, that persistent empty shelf is where your ice cream should be.
As a business owner who employs frontline workers, this reality is a heavy weight to carry. Your profits hinge on hiring and retaining enough workers to keep business cruising, customers happy, and cash flowing.
When your ‘help wanted’ ad gets nothing but crickets, and you receive resignation letters regularly, it’s hard to remain hopeful. But, rather than focus on the frontline employees you don’t have, it’s better to focus on keeping the ones you do.