{"id":51465,"date":"2022-09-01T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=51465"},"modified":"2026-04-01T04:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:15:49","slug":"employee-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Strategies for Driving Employee Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-61328 size-full aligncenter\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1.png\" alt=\"strategies for driving employee engagement blog header Venngage\" width=\"3200\" height=\"1800\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1.png 3200w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7_Strategies_for_Driving_Employee_Engagement-1-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Your employees are critical to your company\u2019s success, so chances are you&#8217;ve invested in engaging, motivating and retaining them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But have you formally considered how to drive employee engagement?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, building out concrete <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venngage-employee-engagement-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee engagement strategies<\/a> is key. No matter your tactics, there are tons of solutions out there to engage staff while supporting a variety of employee \u2014 and company \u2014 needs. And it all starts with some good ol&#8217; fashioned communication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today, I&#8217;ll discuss some important strategies you can use for driving employee engagement. We&#8217;ll also take a look at some employee engagement tools, infographics, and touch on how visuals can help human resources and management teams communicate with, train and even recognize employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#definition\">What is employee engagement?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#important\">Why is employee engagement important?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#drivers\">Drivers of employee engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#comms\">Why is communication the key to engaged employees?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#strategies\">7 strategies for driving employee engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips for creating visuals that engage employees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Employee engagement FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition\">What is employee engagement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee engagement is about the relationships between employers and employees. It pertains to how enthusiastic employees feel about their work, and therefore how dedicated they are to a company&#8217;s core values and success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping employees engaged is often an aspect of effective human resources management. This comes as no surprise, considering how heavily it factors into a company&#8217;s operational performance, from overall morale to revenue and customer experience. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/pillars-of-employee-engagement-linkedin-post-b35b7282-cd7a-4625-a726-17e6b9c96e2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/b35b7282-cd7a-4625-a726-17e6b9c96e2b.png\" alt=\"drive employee engagement \" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/pillars-of-employee-engagement-linkedin-post-b35b7282-cd7a-4625-a726-17e6b9c96e2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Think about it: your most engaged employees are your most productive. They&#8217;re invested in the work they do and have an emotional connection to your company. This explains why improving employee engagement leads to higher employee satisfaction and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s not all! Let&#8217;s delve further into the importance of an engaged workforce &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important\">Why is employee engagement important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having effective employee engagement strategies comes with numerous benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Improved employee \/ job satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased employee retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased profitability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved company reputation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased customer loyalty and satisfaction <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced workforce absences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced attrition <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A whopping 92% of business executives believe that highly engaged employees perform better, and feel more job satisfaction. According to research conducted in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumworkplace.com\/winning-approach-to-employee-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Harvard Business Review<\/a>, this boosts the success of teams and organizations. Most respondents also said their organization has achieved a positive ROI from investing in employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with <a href=\"https:\/\/hive.com\/blog\/what-is-hybrid-work-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid work<\/a> and remote workplaces on the rise, it may be that employee engagement has never been more critical \u2014 and perhaps never been more difficult. According to Gallup, before COVID-19 employee engagement was on the rise in the U.S., and during COVID-19 this trend destabilized. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/sales-projections-line-chart-2fa8e45d-c4ba-403c-92f8-786cbb078feb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/employee-engagement-graph.png\" alt=\"employee engagement graph\" class=\"wp-image-51495\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/sales-projections-line-chart-2fa8e45d-c4ba-403c-92f8-786cbb078feb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>As workplaces continue to change, employees may need different and\/or additional support to stay engaged. But no fear \u2014 scroll down to find resources that&#8217;ll help with that, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drivers\"><strong>Drivers of employee engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every&nbsp;person in the company impacts employee engagement, from leaders to HR to managers to employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumworkplace.com\/2020-employee-engagement-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Quantum Workplace<\/a>, the major drivers of employee engagement are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Work aligned with employee strengths, interests, and goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust in company core values, leaders\u2019 skills and integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees feeling heard, seen, and valued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees having the information they need to do well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top four factors driving greater employee engagement is thoughtful company-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/solutions\/employee-communication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee communications<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/284180\/factors-driving-record-high-employee-engagement.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is even more essential when there are lots of changes underway, like introducing new work styles (remote or hybrid) or integrating advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplehum.com\/blog\/hr-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR software<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/the-top-15-windows-time-tracking-apps-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracking tools<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplemanagingpeople.com\/tools\/best-payroll-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payroll apps<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart communication can equip employees to better <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/change-management-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">navigate these changes<\/a>. For example, here are some employee engagement infographics for employees and managers adjusting to working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/6-tips-for-remote-employees-73691c37-dcda-41df-843f-1cfeae303168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/73691c37-dcda-41df-843f-1cfeae303168.png\" alt=\"employee engagement strategies\" class=\"wp-image-51498\" width=\"700\" height=\"1056\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/6-tips-for-remote-employees-73691c37-dcda-41df-843f-1cfeae303168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/support-remote-workforces-microlearning-infographic-ca062690-f6d8-4290-be5d-9c4cc10fa07a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ca062690-f6d8-4290-be5d-9c4cc10fa07a-1.png\" alt=\"employee engagement strategies\" class=\"wp-image-51499\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/support-remote-workforces-microlearning-infographic-ca062690-f6d8-4290-be5d-9c4cc10fa07a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comms\"><strong>Why is communication the key to engaged employees?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond dealing with change, there are many more times when communication plays a pivotal role driving employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/team-communication-strategies-mind-map-8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d.png\" alt=\"employee engagement strategies\" class=\"wp-image-61254\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/team-communication-strategies-mind-map-8fdd17bd-9304-43c8-8359-e062db2df96d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Skillful communication can help companies when they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Onboarding<\/a> new employees, or <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/offboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offboarding<\/a> existing employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergoing changes in company strategy or structure, such as acquisitions and mergers, mission or focus changes, and executive or management changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating performance and celebrating employee accomplishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee development ideas<\/a> and goals such as improving skills or wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about how to improve internal communications to increase employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategies\"><strong>7 strategies for driving employee engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If great communication is key to your approach to engaging employees (hint: it should be), then these strategies will do the trick. Note, we&#8217;ve added a ton of <a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/blog\/employee-engagement-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee engagement<\/a> graphics and templates you can use to execute on these initiatives. This is because visuals support communication by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Highlighting things to remember<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarizing complex information in a clear way, reducing overwhelm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspiring and motivating people to take action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The resources I&#8217;ve included are also incredibly flexible. They&#8217;ll work across a variety of channels, and you can fully customize them to your personal liking using <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage&#8217;s templates<\/a> and intuitive drag-and-drop editor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, let&#8217;s take a look at seven strategies to drive employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Optimize your onboarding process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When companies onboard new employees, they not only help employees succeed from day one, they set the tone for their entire experience at the company. Meaning, a good onboarding experience maximizes the chance of them becoming a tenured, engaged employee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onboarding process<\/a>, companies will need materials for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/new-employee-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orientation and beyond<\/a>. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-handbook-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee handbooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/job-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job aids<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/onboarding-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checklists <\/a>for staying on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When these resources are visually engaging, it\u2019s more likely that employees will hang on to them, retain the information within and reference them later. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-hire-onboarding-hr-checklist-63dc3b31-7dc7-49c2-b67b-b24758f69ec9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/63dc3b31-7dc7-49c2-b67b-b24758f69ec9.png\" alt=\"driving employee engagement \" class=\"wp-image-51500\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/new-hire-onboarding-hr-checklist-63dc3b31-7dc7-49c2-b67b-b24758f69ec9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHECKLIST TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Design tip: break down your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/onboarding-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee onboarding checklists<\/a> into sections using headers and colors. This helps you avoid overwhelming staff with their to-do lists, and provides a natural hierarchy they can follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Foster organizational transparency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee communication is what keeps employees engaged after onboarding. Often, however, these communications are presented in ways that don\u2019t actually engage them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of dry documents or disorganized email threads, create visuals that help employees understand key ideas, such as for big-picture strategic plans:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/search\/plan?preview=c912223c-bdd8-42d4-8a08-10c1071c3bc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/c912223c-bdd8-42d4-8a08-10c1071c3bc9.png\" alt=\"employee engagement \" class=\"wp-image-51502\" width=\"700\" height=\"649\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/hr-strategic-plan-template-c912223c-bdd8-42d4-8a08-10c1071c3bc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/gradient-sales-action-plan-132e852d-d706-4df9-b34d-c24fbf5bb8ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/132e852d-d706-4df9-b34d-c24fbf5bb8ba.png\" alt=\"driving employee engagement\" class=\"wp-image-51503\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/gradient-sales-action-plan-132e852d-d706-4df9-b34d-c24fbf5bb8ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PLAN TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>By demonstrating a continuous commitment to transparency, you&#8217;ll be able to level with staff and promote higher  engagement overall. Rather than having to guess what leaders are planning and any expectations involved, employees will feel informed on organizational processes and gain confidence to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same rule applies when creating detailed project plans. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/search\/plan?preview=e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1.png\" alt=\"employee engagement plan\" class=\"wp-image-51504\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/simple-project-planning-mindmap-e6ebf31f-8bea-4cef-a479-7cabd31079b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring clear action steps are communicated is vital to any project&#8217;s success. The one above uses eye-catching colors to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual hierarchy<\/a> of tasks that&#8217;s effortless to understand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, using an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/solutions\/employee-communication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee communication solution<\/a>&nbsp;like Venngage, you can keep <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/organizational-chart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organizational charts<\/a> up to date as your company grows. A layout like the one below will also help employees more easily recognize and connect with one another:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/corporate-hospital-organizational-chart-7983f3e0-d029-438c-918c-2d0983efbc4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7983f3e0-d029-438c-918c-2d0983efbc4e.png\" alt=\"employee engagement\" class=\"wp-image-51505\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/corporate-hospital-organizational-chart-7983f3e0-d029-438c-918c-2d0983efbc4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS DIAGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the potential impact of company communications such as these. Not only can they ensure employees have the information they need, but they also represent a primary way that employees assess leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Develop an employee recognition program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody loves to have their hard work recognized. That\u2019s why implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrcloud.com\/powerful-employee-recognition-rewards-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an employee recognition program<\/a> and taking time to acknowledge employees\u2019 contributions is a key part of any effective employee engagement strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an appreciative company culture, you can all but guarantee they&#8217;ll seek recognition elsewhere. You can reward your employees with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/printify.com\/custom-clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branded T-shirts<\/a>&nbsp;featuring your company logo, which can be easily created through print-on-demand platforms like Printful and Printify, giving them something tangible that reinforces team identity and pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter whether you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/nectarhr.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recognize employees<\/a> with rewards on a repeating basis (i.e. weekly, monthly or quarterly) or sporadically whenever the time feels right, make sure you&#8217;re providing frequent opportunities and avenues to do so. In fact, studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitylogoproducts.com\/blog\/best-in-swag-these-employers-wow-their-employees-with-branded-merchandise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee gifts are powerful tools for engagement and retention<\/a>, leaving such lasting impressions that employees mention them in Glassdoor reviews. And what better way to shout them out than to feature their likeness in an attractive visual? <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/certificates\/light-modern-employee-certificate-ca2a0702-c1ae-4b59-a6ed-d67dd0ab24ef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ca2a0702-c1ae-4b59-a6ed-d67dd0ab24ef.png\" alt=\"employee engagement\" class=\"wp-image-51507\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/certificates\/light-modern-employee-certificate-ca2a0702-c1ae-4b59-a6ed-d67dd0ab24ef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CERTIFICATE TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Even though it&#8217;s a small action for you (especially when using editable templates, like the one above), sharing this guaranteed to make your team member feel good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create graphics to mark work anniversaries and signal new hires. When a new person joins, you can help all team members with a visual like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-management-organizational-chart-27b867fb-5be8-4b87-9ff6-7ce1c84b2530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/27b867fb-5be8-4b87-9ff6-7ce1c84b2530.png\" alt=\"employee engagement\" class=\"wp-image-51506\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-management-organizational-chart-27b867fb-5be8-4b87-9ff6-7ce1c84b2530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS DIAGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Encourage&nbsp;professional&nbsp;growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s great to recognize big achievements, employees want to feel seen and valued in their day-to-day work too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This often happens during <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/performance-review-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performance reviews<\/a>, where you have the opportunity to provide validation and constructive feedback. But once these reviews are out of the way, how often do employees revisit performance documents? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably not often. That&#8217;s why simple, clear and colorful ones are more likely to get revisited, and therefore to serve the function of supporting the employee between reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/quarterly-performance-review-template-846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Quarterly performance review template\" class=\"wp-image-61250\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-393x1024.png 393w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-768x2002.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-589x1536.png 589w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-785x2048.png 785w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5-1-730x1903.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/quarterly-performance-review-template-846ec8d6-e209-4d0f-8f8e-675ba402d6b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS REPORT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Part of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/performance-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performance management<\/a> is also&nbsp;creating learning and development initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These generally coalesce into the creation of concrete <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee development plans<\/a> that assist employees with achieving their professional goals. By growing workers&#8217; competencies, your organizational performance and adaptability improves too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, these plans also help the company identify what skills team members need to develop, and what training opportunities they can offer for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/marketing-skills-training-matrix-roadmap-b7ec1432-8e65-477b-94a5-a8eb47949f20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b7ec1432-8e65-477b-94a5-a8eb47949f20-1.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - marketing skills training matrix\" class=\"wp-image-51509\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\/marketing-skills-training-matrix-roadmap-b7ec1432-8e65-477b-94a5-a8eb47949f20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS ROADMAP TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, highly engaging <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training materials<\/a> are indispensable tools for an engaged employee. But don\u2019t forget there are also many opportunities to drive employee engagement across the board with fun infographics that relay essential workplace skills:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/purple-gradient-sending-effective-emails-infographic-bb98a378-64b5-4988-97df-1dba3ea1d7ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bb98a378-64b5-4988-97df-1dba3ea1d7ec.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Email infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51510\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/purple-gradient-sending-effective-emails-infographic-bb98a378-64b5-4988-97df-1dba3ea1d7ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 Employee Development Ideas for Efficient Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Support employee health and wellness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace skills aren\u2019t the only skills employees need to develop to be successful. If companies want to decrease workplace injuries, reduce employee absenteeism and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepaystubs.com\/blog\/business-operations\/what-can-a-business-do-to-improve-its-productivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase productivity<\/a>, they also need to support employee health and wellness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond offering benefits, it can be tricky to know how exactly to do this effectively. A simple way to start is to share engaging infographics that educate staff about the choices they can make to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaccessgroup.com\/en-gb\/hr\/resources\/guide-to-workplace-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support their wellbeing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate health and wellness support into your employee engagement strategy by customizing this&nbsp;checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/employee-health-and-wellness-checklist-f7757024-6110-4b2a-830f-e151afcf9909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/f7757024-6110-4b2a-830f-e151afcf9909.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Mental health checklist\" class=\"wp-image-51511\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/employee-health-and-wellness-checklist-f7757024-6110-4b2a-830f-e151afcf9909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHECKLIST TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make use of this <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/mental-health-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health infographic<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/3-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health-e13944fb-0d78-4b64-b3ae-d242d3689a87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e13944fb-0d78-4b64-b3ae-d242d3689a87.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Mental health infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51512\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/3-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health-e13944fb-0d78-4b64-b3ae-d242d3689a87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Relaying this information shows employees that you value them beyond their productivity and contributions \u2014 which funnily enough is a great way to boost both.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design tip: use soothing colors paired with actionable advice to get your message across while staying on-theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Offer specific resources for remote employees <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we discussed, keeping employees engaged is that much more difficult when some, or all, of your workers are remote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s hard not to feel siloed when interacting primarily through text conversations or a computer screen. Camaraderie may be in short supply. And the lines of work life balance may be more blurred than ever before. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/growrk.com\/blog\/mdm-for-laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDM for laptops<\/a> can make device management easier and more secure, helping to keep work organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it&#8217;s hugely important to help employees feel valued through your communications. By coming up with strategies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goco.io\/blog\/employee-engagement-ideas-for-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keep remote workers engaged<\/a>, you&#8217;ll gain confidence that your team can handle tasks no matter the geography in the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some examples of what the employer can do to foster employee engagement in a remote workplace setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/work-from-home-productively-microlearning-infographic-212f821c-8334-4e6a-8231-0004f389847f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/212f821c-8334-4e6a-8231-0004f389847f.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - WFH infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51496\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/work-from-home-productively-microlearning-infographic-212f821c-8334-4e6a-8231-0004f389847f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/remote-team-management-checklist-b2bd2e60-57d7-4517-9c10-12bb8434d7d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b2bd2e60-57d7-4517-9c10-12bb8434d7d0.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Remote management checklist\" class=\"wp-image-51518\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/remote-team-management-checklist-b2bd2e60-57d7-4517-9c10-12bb8434d7d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHECKLIST TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/search\/wellness?preview=664259a2-6637-447e-b327-9772954591bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/664259a2-6637-447e-b327-9772954591bb.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - WFH setup infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51497\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/work-from-home-workspace-list-infographic-664259a2-6637-447e-b327-9772954591bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Providing materials, like the ones featured above or <a href=\"#drivers\">in this section<\/a>, shows you&#8217;re aware of the unique circumstances and challenges that your employees face. They&#8217;ll feel more invested in your organization as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ROI\"><strong>7. Communicate employee engagement ROI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have lots of ideas for&nbsp;improving&nbsp;employee engagement! But once you&#8217;ve started executing these strategies, how can you tell what works and what doesn\u2019t?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to measure this is by calculating your return on investment. You can measure ROI with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Employee engagement surveys <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulse surveys that gather real-time feedback on possible employee disengagement (which is especially important during transitional periods)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee lifecycle surveys, for example new hire surveys and exit surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an employee&nbsp;engagement survey template you can customize to your own needs:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/generic-employee-satisfaction-survey-checklist-c55504e8-421a-47f2-a769-72b47d3760fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/c55504e8-421a-47f2-a769-72b47d3760fe.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Employee satisfaction survey\" class=\"wp-image-51513\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/generic-employee-satisfaction-survey-checklist-c55504e8-421a-47f2-a769-72b47d3760fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHECKLIST TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to share your findings with team members. Remember: ongoing company communication&nbsp;naturally drives employee engagement, as they&#8217;ll feel more involved. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/employee-q-and-a-372f9612-f1d9-4ac5-8222-ddd82f56a63a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/372f9612-f1d9-4ac5-8222-ddd82f56a63a-1.png\" alt=\"Employee engagement example - Employee engagement infographic\" class=\"wp-image-51514\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/employee-q-and-a-372f9612-f1d9-4ac5-8222-ddd82f56a63a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS REPORT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Return to Table of Contents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\"><strong>Tips for creating visuals that engage employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes time to create materials that help you execute these employee engagement strategies, it\u2019s common for people to feel overwhelmed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help with that, here are some tips on how you can make visuals that best support your employee engagement initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep visuals consistent with your company brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When materials are visually consistent, it sends an implicit message to employees that a company is aligned and coordinated. This increases trust \u2014 a critical driver of employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to apply your company&#8217;s branding to visuals created using Venngage. 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You should also take care to measure how engaged employees of different races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities are. This will give you insight on how to build a truly inclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturemonkey.io\/employee-engagement\/7-elements-of-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organizational culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/designing-for-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visuals should also reflect the diversity<\/a> of experiences that people in your company have. This sends a powerful message of the importance you place on equity and inclusion throughout all business processes, not only those specifically related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use photos, icons, and illustrations to represent this diversity. 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You can easily edit the skin color of a Venngage person icon:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diverse-icons-new-nav.gif\" alt=\"diverse icons\" class=\"wp-image-51539\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empower employees to create and collaborate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, company communications are strictly top down, driven by leadership&#8217;s priorities and needs. But if you want to help employees feel seen, heard and valued, you&#8217;ll need to deepen their emotional connection to their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, equip them with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/joinblink.com\/intelligence\/employee-engagement-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different employee engagement tools<\/a> to create communications that serve their own needs and goals. 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