Check out this great infographic from Michael C. Fina debunking 5 of the most costly and dangerous (to organizational health) myths about employee engagement. I was in no way surprised by the critical role that high-recognition work environments play in creating and sustaining active employee engagement. Nor was I suprised by the critical role that high engagement leadership plays in both engagement and retention. What did surprise me? That in 42% of organizations, low performers are actually more engaged than high performers:
Imagine your organization was a ten person rowing Team. 3 of your teammates are rowing from a place of genuine passion, 5 of your teammates are doing nothing at all and 2 are actively trying to sink your boat! That's the current state of the employee disengagement epidemic. Bad managers are costing the US economy over 480 billion dollars per year. It's costing your organization up to $10, 000 per year in lost salary, not including other bottom line performance losses! This is the best employee engagement video in the last year! Truly epic video content from fellow engagement synergist Bob Kelleher:
Person 2 Person Engagement
