Gallup defines employee engagement as “the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace.” The global analytics firm recently released its findings on employee engagement in the U.S., and engagement is lower than ever across both full and part-time employees. According to Gallup’s reporting, only 32% of employees are engaged.

 With employee appreciation buzzing as a hot topic this month, and more pressure than ever before to improve engagement, many organizations are looking at what they can do. Some chose to do something kind and recognize employees on Employee Appreciation Day earlier this month, but in order to move the happiness needle, it shouldn’t be a “one and done” exercise.

 Your workforce should be made to feel appreciated all year round, not just when the calendar suggests it’s the right time to do so.

 There are several programs that Corporate America can implement for the hybrid workforce that has strengthened two of the critical drivers of employee engagement: employee development and employee appreciation.

 Walk the Employee Appreciation Talk

 Showing employees your gratitude and appreciation is about more than a gift or verbal recognition. It’s about showing them gratitude through your policies, programs, and how you show up as a leader each day. Leverage these ideas to help energize your employee engagement planning:

 Lights, No Camera, Action!

 Hybrid and remote employees are suffering from major Zoom fatigue. You can show gratitude to your employees for all they have committed to the organization and support them by recognizing this challenge. Implement times and encourage employees to take meetings by phone instead of video.

The norms of day-to-day work are changing and addressing video fatigue head-on will make your employees feel appreciated. Remember, employees have gone to great lengths in the last few years. Providing flexibility and understanding is critical.

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