Engaged employees care about the future of their company and are willing to invest the discretionary effort – beyond the call of duty – to see that the organisation succeeds.

Engaged employees are more productive and loyal than their disengaged counterparts and believe they can (and do) make a difference.

It’s the unique elements of the work experience that are most likely to promote employee engagement.

Here are the 5 C’s – how every manager can positively influence the engagement of their people:

1. Connect

2. Clarity

3. Contribution

4. Congratulation

5. Control

How much do you involve them in decision-making, setting goals and priorities?