b"ENGAGEMENTand 25% of the veterans say their companies are nottimes a year or less, and 12% never receive meaningful focused on their development at all feedback at all, which is dramatically higher than the 5% THREE LEVELS OF who were completely neglected last year.Expectations EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENTClear expectations help employees understand what they need to accomplish and what success looks like so41%don't receivethey can set smart goals, prioritize their work, and avoid1.Engagedthe recognition theydistractions. Established expectations also increaseActively working to create aspark and constantlydeserve for a job well done -motivation. The Engage 2024 survey reveals that onlyTHREE LEVELS OF stoking the re.62% of participants have the clarity they need to suc- up from 29% last year.EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENTcessfully aim for their targets. 38% of managers and 34% of employees report they need more insight, and2.Not EngagedRecognition9% of respondents say they are not clear at all on what1.Making no e\x1eort, feet THREE LEVELS OFEngagedFinally, once the employee finally hits the target, it is is expected of them at work. kickActived upely w. orking to create EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT important that their good work is recognized in a mean-aspark and constantlyingful way. Meaningful recognition goes beyond the stoking the re.feel-good pat on the back and the words, good job. Only 62% 3.Actively Disengaged1.Engaged The good news is that 59% of those surveyed believe Actively working to createthey receive appropriate recognition at work, but that of participants have 2.Dumping water on the re aspark and constantly Not Engagedand removing logs.still leaves 41% who dont. That number has greatly the clarity they need to Making no e\x1eort, feet stoking the re. increased from 29% last year.successfully aim for their targets,kicked up.THREE LEVELS OF and 9% are not clear at all. When people receive recognition for their work, they EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT want to repeat the positive behaviors that led to suc-2.Not Engaged cess. This creates a chain reaction that increases both Making no e\x1eort, feet3.Actively DisengagedWhen an employee understands how their work con- productivity and performance. Consider how you can kicked up.1.Engaged Dumping water on the remore frequently recognize the good work your people tributes to the overall success of the organization, theyand removing logs.Actively working to createare doing by creatively weaving recognition into your feel more purposeful and less stressed. A lack of under-aspark and constantly daily habits.standing of what is expected and how they will be eval-3.stoking the re.Actively Disengageduated causes anxiety and can become a big distraction.Dumping water on the re Valued Voice: Communication Feedback and removing logs. and Collaboration2.Not EngagedOnce the employee aims for the target and puts forth Making no e\x1eort, feet the effort to hit it, effective feedback provides them with kicked up. Balancing fast-paced with timely trans-the input they need on their approach, behavior, andparency.performance so they can adjust and achieve continual improvement. Unfortunately, only 45% of those sur- Valued Voice encourages strong two-way communica-3.Actively Disengaged tion, where everyone feels comfortable sharing their veyed receive frequent feedback (daily or weekly), and that is down from 55% last year. More than one inideas and values input from others. It requires a high Dumping water on the reTHREE LEVELS OF and removing logs.every three people (35%) report receiving feedback fourcommitment to transparency and a genuine respect EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT for each persons thoughts and opinions.Communication1.Engaged Although more people have returned to the office, 45% receive meaningful Actively working to createthe number of people who feel they can be them-feedback (positive and 45% aspark and constantly selves has decreased. This year, 43% of respondents negative) on a daily or stoking the re. dont feel they can be their full, authentic selves at weekly basis work, up front 35% last year. This number stays static, 2.Not Engaged regardless of the role someone is in. Both managers Making no e\x1eort, feet kicked up. ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report 1153.Actively DisengagedDumping water on the reand removing logs."