Employee engagement is defined as a “property of the relationship between an organization and its employees.” Essentially, an engaged employee is a member of your team who is fully absorbed in their work and enthusiastic about what they do. They are able to
take actions that help your business grow in a positive direction. How does a business keep their employees engaged and contributing?
An excellent place to start is by hiring the right team. What is your company’s culture? Does your company prefer to think outside of the box and supports a laid back attitude? Is the environment extremely structured? What are your objectives? Answering these questions first will open the option to search for candidates who have a like minded way of thinking and can bring value to your reputation and objectives.
Browsing through resumes will not provide you with the necessary insight into how a candidate thinks; a more accurate method is needed. Pre-employment testing can contribute greatly to a successful hire. By reviewing a candidate’s cognitive skills, thinking abilities and emotional behaviors, you are better able to understand who the candidate is. Hiring the right person is much like piecing together a puzzle. Without all of the pieces, you cannot get a clear picture of the person sitting in front of you, and this could ultimately affect employee engagement and productivity.