employee connection hub
Understanding the Connection Gap: Why it matters and how to fix it.
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understanding connection
What is employee connection?
Discussions about “employee connection” or “workplace connection” are happening all over the internet in the era of Covid-19 and the Great Resignation. People leaders have a sense that connection at work is important (especially in these extraordinary times) but often struggle to define what it actually is.
To improve employee connection, we need to understand employee connection—to define it in concrete terms.
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Agree or disagree: Employee connection is critical to organizational success.
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the results
How important is employee connection to organizational success?
The short answer: Very. According to our 2021 survey of almost 400 HR professionals and over 500 employees, employee connection is key to driving outcomes in retention, engagement, and managing remote or hybrid environments.
95%
of HR professionals agree that investing in employee connection drives employee retention.
3 in 5
Nearly 3 in 5 employees would consider quitting if they didn’t feel connected at work.
85%
of HR professionals agree employee connection is a critical part of organizational success.
connection gap
What's the
"Connection Gap"?
Our research also revealed a gap between what employees want when it comes to workplace connection and what employers are delivering. Almost 80% of employees want to feel connected to their company’s purpose and people, but most employees feel disconnected from their organization’s vision and values. And even more feel disconnected from their teammates and managers. That’s “The Connection Gap” and it’s an urgent problem.
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Agree or disagree: My organization is effective at helping employees form authentic workplace relationships.
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4 best practices to build an employee recognition program that drives connection.
A meaningful recognition and rewards program can help you encourage and reinforce behaviors that will lead to a more connected workplace. Here are 4 best practices to help you drive connection through employee recognition.
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Recognize employee contributions frequently and in the moment.
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Build a program people want to participate in.
3.
Tailor employee rewards to your unique team and values.
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Get feedback and measure program success, regularly.
