6 small gestures to support employee loyalty and engagement

Various "Best Employers to Work For" rankings may give the impression that the best companies are those offering relaxation rooms, pool tables and free meals. These benefits are, of course, pleasant, but would not be effective without other gestures that at first glance seem smaller. These include respect, recognition and generally good workplace relationships across all levels of the company.

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Let's take a look at how you can acquire loyal employees without having to buy them beer or install luxury sofas in their offices. The HR Zone website published the following tips on inexpensive benefits that will enhance your employees' engagement.

Don't require work outside working hours

If there is no urgency, stick to a rule of not sending e-mails or assigning tasks, for example, before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Allow your staff some genuine free time.

Don't use mobile phones at meetings

Identify a place, such as a shelf, where all the participants at a meeting will leave their mobile devices immediately upon arrival. You can then focus much more on mutual communication so your meetings will become faster and more efficient.

Praise publicly, e.g. on social networks

Do you have too few opportunities to praise your people publicly for their good work? Then write them a personal testimonial on LinkedIn.

Reward loyalty

Nowadays it makes no sense to wait 25 years to give a loyal employee a special reward. Celebrate shorter anniversaries, e.g. even after just one year. The gifts for these anniversaries needn't be expensive.

Educate yourself during lunches

Once in a while, for example every month, you can arrange a lunch at the company's expense and invite an inspirational speaker or trainer. Your staff will learn something new in a fun way and become better acquainted with one another.

Engage your employees' families

Thank them for the support they give your employees, thus enabling them to do their jobs well. You might send them a personal letter of thanks, a small financial gift or, for example, a service voucher.

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Article source HR Zone - British website focused on HR
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