Attract, develop and retain key talent

Highly engaged employees try 50% harder, perform 20% better, and are 80% less likely to leave than employees with low levels of engagement.Corporate Leadership Council

In these times of economic uncertainty, many organisations are facing the realities of managing and leading their business through the toughest situation they have experienced.

Effectively dealing with such challenges has shown that responsible business practice is critical to an organisation’s sustainability. One of the most important assets any organisation needs to see it through is authentic leadership supported by an engaged workforce.

The business case for employee engagement is clear – leaders and managers who inspire and engage their employees are more likely to realise the full potential of their workforce, unlocking hidden talent and maximising business performance. Research shows that disengaged employees cost UK businesses alone, £40 billion per year. The costs of replacing key employees are also well documented.

It is easy to forget the ‘people’ element in challenging times with sights often focused solely on hitting targets. Yet a sound employee engagement strategy allows an organisation to retain its top talent and reap the benefits of a loyal workforce committed to the future success of the business.

Impact will help you to:

• identify the key behavioural drivers of employee engagement

• determine the effects of leadership behaviour within the context of employee engagement strategies

• provide managers with practical people management tools to engage others and model the leadership required

• achieve top-level support and buy-in to put employee engagement high up the agenda, ensuring any behavioural changes are aligned throughout the organisation

• identify barriers to employee engagement and how to overcome them

• understand the links between employee engagement and business performance.

In return your business will benefit from:

• attracting the best people, through your employer brand and development strategy, who will deliver great results to your customers.

• developing your talent to maximise its full potential. Talent development processes not only strengthen your brand as an employer, they also ensure your people gain the key behaviours and skills required to enhance business performance.

• retaining your best people and realising their potential for as long as possible. This not only reduces attrition levels and the significant costs of on-boarding but also prevents the competition taking advantage of their skills.

Want to know more?

Andy Dickson and Liz Wilson from Impact recently ran some sessions at the CIPD Conference and Exhibition. To read about the Practically Engaging Workshop please click here. To read about the session on Leadership in Unprecedented Times please click here.

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