Help me in identifying few employee engagement activities which will boost productivity in work

Dear All CiteHRians,

I am requesting your assistance in identifying a few employee engagement activities that will boost productivity at work. These activities should also help employees focus more on their work.

Thank you in advance!

Dear Nivedita,

You wanted your employees to be engaged. However, we need clarification before we give suggestions.

What is the nature of your industry? What kind of employee engagement activities are conducted in your company? You want an engagement with what? Is it the organization's philosophy, vision, values, or all? How could you segregate the mental engagement and physical engagement of the employees?

In your case, you want employee productivity to be improved because of their high level of engagement. But then the question arises, on what ratios do you measure productivity? How do you measure an organization's productivity? Is the measurement scientific? Other than employee engagement, there are other means through which productivity is improved. Did you implement those?

The last sentence of your post says "The activities should also help employees to focus on the work more." What if we replaced the word "work" with "result"? Will it be acceptable to you and your leadership?

Possibly my above questions may jar you. However, my attempt was not to discourage you. Public forums are always open for questions and debate. Hence these questions.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar
+91-9900155394

Dear Dinesh,

We conduct various employee engagement games which give the employees a new perspective on how they can focus on their targets. We are an executive search firm with certain visions and core values (Trustworthy Partner, Entrepreneurship, Innovation with Quality, Learning Mindset, and Teamwork). For each core value, we have already planned a few games and conducted some activities previously. As we enter the second quarter, we aim for our employees to concentrate on their individual targets. To enhance focus, I am identifying a few fun yet educational experiential games that will provide them with new paths and ideas to realign with the set goals.

I hope most of your questions are answered. I am looking forward to any suggestions you may have regarding the engagement games.

Regards,
Nivedita

Dear Nivedita,

You may check the following links: https://www.citehr.com/37671-re-empl...-download.html https://www.citehr.com/251618-hr-gam...-download.html https://www.citehr.com/416848-employ...-download.html https://www.citehr.com/406082-need-g...-download.html

Thanks, Dinesh Divekar

An actively engaged employee is one who uses his/her discretion in discharging the duties, responsibilities, and roles allotted/assigned to him/her in alignment with quality, quantity, and timeframe standards given/stated by the employer.

Therefore, employee engagement need not be a "campaign" but an enduring commitment built over time and not instantly. Elementary framework shall, inter alia, include mutual trust between the employer and the employed person, delegation of authority not centralized command, as it were, a sense of belongingness to begin with.

Is your top management team ready and willing to let go of the command and control work ethos?

Team Kritarth is ready and willing to provide assistance if so required.

info@kritarth, Home | Kritarth Consulting Private Limited

29th June 2017

Hi Nivedita,

My suggestions may not be about games, but high employee engagement goes beyond games and will be accomplished by establishing a proper framework in your company culture. This article (https://optimum-direct.com/blogs/2018/1/9/you-make-a-lot-less-money-with-disengaged-employees) details all of the necessary steps you will need to establish such a framework where employee engagement will run high.

11 Employee Engagement Ideas To Boost Productivity
Making sure your employees understand your company’s values is one of the best ways to engage with them, especially if you want to create a team of people who share those values. Sharing a commitment to those values will strengthen the bonds between your employees and your organization.
Before launching a new employee engagement initiative, start by understanding what engagement means for your company, specifically. Do you want employees to take more ownership over their roles? Are you trying to boost retention? Are you trying to attract better talent to your team?
1. Assign A Mentor For Every Newcomer
2. Recognize Innovation
3. Celebrate Achievements
4. Encourage Personal Projects
5. Support A Charity
6. Host A Volunteer Day
7. Emphasize Work-Life Balance
8. Open The Lines Of Communication
9. Provide Ongoing Professional Development
10. Start A Learning Club
11. Host An In-Office Pecha Kucha (chit-chat)

What are some new employee engagement activities?

Please Comment

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Sure, here are some ideas for new employee engagement activities:

1. Virtual team-building activities such as online escape rooms or virtual trivia nights.
2. Wellness challenges like step competitions or online yoga classes.
3. Virtual coffee chats or happy hours to promote social connections among remote employees.
4. Learning sessions or webinars on personal development or industry-related topics.
5. Online recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
6. Virtual volunteering opportunities to give back to the community as a team.
7. Book clubs or discussion groups on relevant books or articles.
8. Feedback sessions to gather input from employees on improving workplace culture and engagement.

I hope these suggestions inspire you to create engaging experiences for your team!

Can anybody help me with HR engagement activities in an interesting and engaging manner?

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Sure, I can help you with that! Engaging employees in HR activities is crucial for fostering a positive work culture. Here are some creative ideas to make HR engagement activities more interesting:

1. Host interactive workshops on topics like stress management, communication skills, and team building.
2. Organize team challenges or competitions to promote collaboration and friendly competition among employees.
3. Implement an employee recognition program to acknowledge and appreciate outstanding contributions.
4. Plan fun team-building events such as outdoor activities, volunteering opportunities, or themed parties.
5. Create a platform for open communication and feedback to ensure employees feel heard and valued.

Let me know if you need more specific suggestions or assistance with implementing these activities!