An Overlooked Secret to Success: Working with Employee Engagement Experts

And if they don’t? There’s a reason why the trend of “quiet quitting” is gaining traction, where dissatisfied employees are unengaging at work and, as a result, dialing back the effort they put in. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Look at companies like Twitter which underwent a sudden shift in company culture with new leadership and saw a mass exodus of employees in addition to layoffs.

In fact, the latest research from Gallup found that 18% of full- and part-time employees in the U.S. are actively disengaged – a trending year-over-year increase since 2020. That’s important because there is a direct correlation between employee engagement and business outcomes.

Here’s why working with employee engagement experts should be on every HR leader’s must-do list.

Benefits of Working With Employee Engagement Experts

You don’t have to go it alone.

Employee engagement experts are specialists in understanding the complexities of engagement in the workplace, the challenges organizations face and the strategies that work best. That means you have access to those valuable insights, allowing you to leverage your partner’s expertise for more immediate results.

These benefits include:

• Specialized knowledge and in-depth expertise
• Proven methodology and best practices
• Comprehensive tools 
• Long-term support
• Measurable return on investment

When you work with an employee engagement leader like Inspirus, you have a trusted, experienced advisor by your side to guide and support you. With more than 130 years of experience specializing in employee rewards, recognition, and engagement, we know what it takes to transform organizational culture in ways that impact business outcomes. We’ve done it before, for companies of all sizes and types.

On top of that, working with a specialist in crafting employee engagement programs that deliver means that you can tap into proven methodologies and best practices tailored to your unique needs.

With Inspirus, we bring a process-based methodology to crafting the right engagement strategy and execution plan for you. It’s a method and four-step approach honed through decades of experience carefully discovering, designing, developing, and delivering programs that make a difference to both the employee and the employer.

Choosing the Right Employee Engagement Partner 

The right employee engagement partner will depend on your goals and needs. However, there are a few things that are important to confirm before working with any industry expert.

Of course, employee engagement technology and digital tools are the most significant pieces of the picture when choosing a partner. That depends on your goals and needs, although factors like user experience and data-driven insights are universally important.

Rewards and recognition platform technology can elevate your company culture, connecting employees and creating a positive working environment that drives business results. It’s an investment that’s well worth it.

But, beyond choosing the right employee engagement tools, ask yourself these questions to make sure you are getting the right guidance.

• Do they have experience working with an organization similar in size and scope to yours?
• Do they provide a comprehensive implementation plan that fits your schedule and deadlines?
• Do they offer ongoing support with a dedicated account manager?
• How customizable are their digital solutions?
• How do they leverage data and measure results?
• Does the program solicit feedback from employees, allowing for optimization and improvements?

Simply having expertise in employee engagement isn’t enough. Look for a partner that can anticipate your needs and adjust to changes in the market. help guide you with solutions that are configurable to your organization and evolve.  

A big part of that, of course, is figuring out exactly what your own goals are around employee engagement and what your vision is.

Are you looking to celebrate employee service anniversaries with an out-of-the-box solution? Are you hoping to foster a company-wide culture of recognition by marking memorable moments, both big and small? How important is it for your employees to be able to shop and choose their own gifts? Do you want the flexibility of a points-based reward system?

Working with an engagement expert will help you refine your vision and give you a roadmap to success.

Engagement Expertise That Works For You

Effective employee engagement is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It requires a thoughtful and tailored strategy that considers your needs, vision and company culture. Employee engagement experts understand this, offering guidance on best practices, proven methodologies, and innovative approaches to engagement.

Working with a solution provider like Inspirus presents you with options.

It’s a relationship that brings together the tools for the job with an approach based on decades of experience that maximizes the potential of your workforce. With customized solutions, comprehensive digital tools and data-driven insights, we help organizations create a strategic roadmap for success.