{"id":186,"date":"2019-11-10T19:10:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-10T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2020-10-23T06:55:58","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T06:55:58","slug":"5-factors-that-contribute-to-employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwall.io\/blog\/5-factors-that-contribute-to-employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Factors That Contribute to Employee Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having engaged employees is highly important to any business. When employees are engaged, they are so committed to the company and its goals that they give their best effort. In fact, Gallup research<\/a> found that companies with more engaged employees yield higher productivity, more satisfied customers, and lower turnover, among other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the value of an engaged workforce, only one in every three<\/a> employees is estimated to be engaged. There are many factors of employee engagement, including some that occur during and before an employee\u2019s earliest days of work. Here are five key factors that contribute to employee engagement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidate Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important factors of employee engagement is a positive experience with the company before an employee is even hired. When candidates undergo an efficient interview process and have ample opportunities to learn about the company and its culture, they\u2019re more likely to start work with a positive outlook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, if candidates have a poor experience or if the interview process fails to identify those who are a poor match for your company and culture, they may encounter more obstacles to becoming engaged once they begin work. Some specific actions you can take to ensure your talent acquisition process supports the development of an engaged workforce include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n