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Did you know that employee engagement in the UK has fallen off a cliff in recent years? Recent data from Gallup found that engagement amongst UK employees has never been lower — and is now ranked near the very bottom of European countries.
The fact is that engaged employees are more productive, more satisfied and more likely to stick around and do great work. In this article, we’ll show you how teams can leverage HR technology to boost engagement in meaningful ways…
1. Empowering employees through self-service (ESS)
One of the most effective ways to enhance employee engagement is by empowering employees with self-service tools. Personio’s employee self-service (ESS) feature allows employees to manage their own HR-related tasks, such as updating personal information, requesting leave and accessing payslips, without needing to go through HR.
Benefits of Personio’s ESS functionality:
Increased autonomy: Employees feel more in control of their information and processes, leading to higher rates of satisfaction.
Time savings: ESS reduces the administrative burden on HR teams, allowing them to focus on far more strategic initiatives.
Higher levels of transparency: Employees have direct access to their data, fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
While something like ESS may seem like a small measure, it can have a profound impact on employee engagement through increased levels of transparency. When employees feel more in control of their data, they also feel more attached to the mission of their organisation.
At the same time, and with Personio’s easy-to-use ESS, your employees can handle various HR tasks independently, boosting their engagement and streamlining HR operations.
2. Facilitating real-time feedback
In-the-moment feedback is crucial for maintaining high levels of engagement. Traditional annual performance reviews are often too infrequent to address ongoing issues or recognise achievements promptly. Personio’s HRIS facilitates continuous feedback, ensuring that employees receive timely and constructive input.
Benefits of Personio’s real-time feedback:
Immediate recognition: Recognising achievements from managers or other employees in real-time boosts morale and motivation.
Continuous improvement: Regular feedback helps employees understand their strengths and areas for improvement, fostering continuous development.
Enhanced communication: Real-time feedback promotes open communication between employees and managers, strengthening relationships.
Personio’s feedback tools allow managers and peers to provide instant recognition and constructive feedback, keeping employees engaged and aligned with organisational goals.
Organisations can also use this to allow for different kinds of feedback. By creating templates, employees can choose the kind of feedback they want to give — everything from “quick praise,” to more involved pieces of feedback that can be used during review season.
3. Personalising performance and development
The biggest issue with employee engagement, especially when it comes to performance and development, is when performance reviews don’t happen at all. In the hustle and bustle of running an organisation, this can happen far too often.
To enhance employee engagement, organisations in the UK need to ensure that reviews run on time and run in a way that feels personalised to employees. By tailoring development opportunities to individual needs and career aspirations, organisations can show their commitment to employee growth and development.
Benefits of Personio’s performance and development tool:
Meaningful career growth: Employees are more engaged when they see a clear path for career advancement.
Skill enrichment: Personalised plans focus on developing the specific skills employees need to succeed in their roles.
Higher rates of retention: Employees are more likely to stay with an organisation that invests in their personal and professional growth.
Personio allows for HR teams and line managers to run performance reviews that focus on employee development in a meaningful way. These reviews can also be automated to ensure that your employees never miss another performance conversation.
Employee engagement through great HR technology
Leveraging HR technology to enhance employee engagement is not just about implementing new tools; it’s about creating a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement and personalised growth.
Personio’s HRIS offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to drive higher engagement through employee self-service, real-time feedback and personalised development plans. By adopting these technologies, organisations can foster a more engaged, productive, and satisfied workforce.
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