Providing multiple opportunities for your team members to provide candid feedback is a vital step to measuring your company's employee engagement levels. From annual engagement surveys and short pulse checks to open forums and individual interviews. Blend can help your team by conducting the data collection process and producing a final report with recommendations. 

Taking a people-first approach means providing support and opportunities for employees to advocate for themselves around specific interests. Employee-led groups, known as Employee Resource Groups, serve as a safe space to have representation and build communities. Those who have a forum to connect and raise awareness will have a better employee experience, they will be more engaged and invested in your organization, and be more productive.

As the influx in hybrid-remote models continues, so will instances of employees experiencing loneliness and isolation. Be proactive by scheduling company retreats and meetings, in person or virtually, to make interpersonal connections. Topics can be about the mission, team building, purely recreational. The point is, employees, need personal interaction through regular social activities and it needs to be intentional and planned. We can help.

One sure way to engage employees and reinforce positive behaviors is to show them when they do a great job. It is important for employees to know when and how they are making an impact on their team and the overall organization. We all should know that we are valued and by rewarding employees fairly and recognizing their contributions, they will relate with expectations, be motivated by achievements, and build a deeper connection with your company. Being intentional about rewards and recognition in hybrid-remote environments is a must. Let us help.

Workplace wellbeing has a big role in retaining talent. Employees spend a lot of time working; they deserve an environment that is supportive, motivating, and rewarding, not just in how work gets done, but in how employees feel. Employees will go the extra mile when they are invested in your organization. We can help you build a wellbeing strategy that offers things like healthy lifestyle initiatives, consistent team-building and connection opportunities, and ways to embrace work-life balance. Physical, mental, and spiritual health are important elements in the employee experience.