Caring line managers essential to high employee engagement

A new study has confirmed what most employees have already suspected; that line managers are key to shaping how engaged staff are in the workplace.

The research revealed a correlation between high engagement and having someone who inspires your development (97%), belief that your job was a significant contributor to your company (63%), having co-workers who are dedicated to quality work (57%), and being able to do your best every day (56%).   

Over three-quarters of respondents who were highly engaged received reward or recognition for their work, while 35% who have no or low engagement in the workplace said they had never received any reward or recognition.

A third had received an individual cash bonus as reward, while others had received a gift voucher (24%) or a team away day (25%). 18% received a verbal ‘thank you’, while 11% received a thank you card or e-mail from their manager.