{"id":4810,"date":"2020-12-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/driving-growth-with-purpose\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T15:47:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T15:47:21","slug":"driving-growth-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/driving-growth-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Growth with Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping employees engaged is a constant worry for leaders. There are many ways to address engagement in the workplace. Benefits, company culture, and professional development are some aspects of the employee experience that drive engagement. But if you look at engagement from a personal\u2014even emotional\u2014level, there\u2019s something deeper at play.<\/p>\n

Think about the last time you became disengaged with a project. What was the deriving factor behind your disengagement? More often than not, we become disengaged with our work because we feel it doesn\u2019t matter. We become disengaged with our roles when we lose our sense of purpose.<\/p>\n

That deep human need to feel valuable, of use, and appreciated\u2014to feel like we matter\u00ad<\/em>\u2014plays a central role in whether or not we give our 100% at work or if we slowly decline and become less and less interested in our contributions.<\/p>\n

While creating a supportive company culture, good managers and fair compensation can make a huge difference in employee engagement. It\u2019s important not to leave out this simple yet critical part. You need your employees to feel like they matter to you, your organization, and your customers.<\/p>\n

So how do you do that? Try these steps.<\/p>\n

Ask them about their career goals<\/h3>\n

Whether an employee is just starting or has been with your company for years, engaging them in a discussion around their future and interests can make a serious impact. By doing so, you can:<\/p>\n