What they really think about your employee picnic
Employee engagement isn’t an event.
It’s not:
The once-a-month birthday cake gathering
A name on a plaque
An ice cream social
After-work bowling
An employee appreciation picnic
These activities aren’t bad. And, they don’t produce engagement.
Employee engagement is a daily experience.
It is:
Listening to people’s ideas
Caring deeply for others, both personally and professionally
Coaching, rather than criticizing
Uncovering and maximizing people’s talents
Building trust
The currency of engagement isn’t cash… it’s personal commitment.
Void of a valuable personal connection, what do they really think about your employee picnic?
Not much.