Dr. Jill Bruckner

Culture, Engagement and Employee Development
 

While the advantages of an engaged workforce are many – from reduced absenteeism to increased productivity – experts often site employee engagement’s impact on profitability as a driver for programming.

 

• In fact, a Gallup workplace study found “engaged employees are more present and productive; they are more attuned to the needs of customers; and they are more observant of processes, standards and systems. When taken together, the behaviors of highly engaged business units result in 21% greater profitability.”

 

Profitability, however, is the sum of many parts; and well-trained employees are foundational to functional organizations.

 

This means professional development – continuous learning for all levels of an enterprise – is essential.

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The Value of Mentoring

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Mentoring matters. In a CNBC survey, “more than 9 in 10 workers (91%) who have a mentor are satisfied with their jobs.”

 

Employee satisfaction is not the only outcome of a successful mentorship program. Organizations with a commitment to mentoring report:

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• Improved opportunities for employees to reach their full potential

• Increased productivity

• Higher levels of employee retention

• Greater organizational loyalty

• Enhanced leadership skills

• Increased employee motivation

• Increased collaboration

• Expanded opportunities for all employees

 

That’s not all: Mentors create leaders who lead other mentors – effectively repeating the cycle.