Your employees are feeling disconnected. What can HR Operations do to re-engage them?

1 Communicate clearly and frequently

One of the main reasons why employees feel disconnected is poor or inconsistent communication. You can improve communication by using various channels and formats, such as email, video, chat, and surveys, to share updates, feedback, and recognition. You can also create opportunities for employees to communicate with each other, such as virtual coffee breaks, team meetings, and online forums. Communication should be transparent, honest, and respectful, and encourage input and feedback from employees.

3 Recognize and reward your employees

Recognition and reward are essential for re-engaging your employees and making them feel valued and appreciated. You can recognize and reward your employees for their achievements, contributions, and behaviors that support your organization's mission, vision, and values. You can use various methods, such as verbal praise, thank-you notes, certificates, badges, bonuses, or gifts, to show your appreciation. You can also create a recognition system that is fair, consistent, and timely, and that celebrates both individual and team success.

4 Support your employees' well-being

Your employees' well-being is also crucial for their engagement and connection. You can support your employees' well-being by offering flexible work arrangements, such as remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks, that allow them to balance their work and personal life. You can also provide wellness programs, such as health screenings, fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, or counseling services, that help them cope with stress, anxiety, or burnout. You can also promote a culture of care and compassion that encourages your employees to support each other and themselves.

5 Solicit and act on feedback

Finally, you can re-engage your employees by soliciting and acting on their feedback. You can use various tools, such as surveys, polls, focus groups, or suggestion boxes, to collect feedback from your employees on various aspects of their work experience, such as satisfaction, engagement, performance, culture, or challenges. You can also analyze and share the feedback results with your employees and involve them in creating action plans to address the issues or opportunities identified. You can also follow up and communicate the progress and outcomes of the action plans to your employees.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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