EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: ENGAGE, CONNECT AND PERFORM

This chapter explores the responsibilities and commitments of organizational leaders in developing and implementing employee engagement strategies, that fosters a positive and inclusive workplace culture, communicate organizational goals and expectations, provide opportunities for growth and development, and effectively manage and lead positive change.

Fostering a Positiveand InclusiveWorkplace Culture

Leaders can foster a positive workplace culture by providingopportunitiesforemployeeinvolvementand engagement, and by promoting a sense of belonging and community within the organization. The following are some recommended action steps that leaders can take to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture:

1. Promote diversity and inclusion: Leaders can promote diversity and inclusion by actively recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce, and by providing training and resources to support cultural competence and understanding. This can help create a more inclusive workplace culture and foster greater collaboration and teamwork.

2. Foster open communication: Leaders can foster open communication by encouraging employees to share their opinions, ideas, and feedback, and by promoting a culture of transparency and honesty. This can help build trust and improve collaboration and teamwork within the organization.

3. Encourage collaboration and teamwork: Leaders can encourage collaboration and teamwork by promoting a team-oriented work culture, and by providing opportunities for employees to work together on projects and initiatives.In doingso,canhelpfosterapositive and inclusive workplace culture and improve employee engagement and job satisfaction.

4. Provide employees with involvement and engagement opportunities: Leaders can provide opportunities for greater involvement and engagement among employees by creating employee resource groups, conducting regular town hall meetings, and seeking employee feedback on workplace policies and initiatives.