Research shows that a boost in engagement in the workplace could lead to a £26bn growth in UK GDP, according to Engage for Success.
But how can employers ensure they are properly investing in their people and motivating their staff when a new year beckons?
Aberdeen-based HR consultancy Hunter Adams says the start of a new year is a good time for employers to sit down with staff and chat about their development and career path. The HR firm, which helped its clients reduce staff turnover from 60% to next to nothing in a matter of weeks, believes the backbone of motivating and retaining people is asking the right questions to ensure a positive culture.
Dean Hunter, managing director of Hunter Adams, said: “We know that passionate, engaged staff are more efficient, productive and drive the success of a business. What companies don’t often realise is that engagement also has a huge impact on the amount of profit delivered.
