An Overview of Employee Engagement

Employee engagement at the U is made up of two primary drivers. The first is commitment & dedication. The second is effective work environment.

Employee engagement is the extent to which we, as employees, devote time, energy, and effort at work. Peak engagement happens when we face meaningful challenges while having the support and resources we need to succeed.

At the University of Minnesota, we think of employee engagement as a level of employee energy and motivation supported or hindered by the work environment.

In this module you will learn:

  • What employee engagement is and the employee engagement cycle.
  • What are the ways to gather your employees' input?
  • How do you make sense of the input you have received?
  • What are the main elements to consider when preparing for an effective discussion?
  • What are some action planning principles and what resources exist to support you in the engagement work?

What are some benefits of engaged employees? What are the three main stages of employee engagement? Review the video below to learn more.

 

 

1. Watch the introductory video

 

 

2. Review the employee engagement quick guide

What are the ten conditions that are proven to improve employee engagement? Where do you start in this work? What are the key steps to success? Review the quick guide below for answers to these questions and more.

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3. Learn about the employee engagement cycle

Employee Engagement is an ongoing process that has thee stages: Input, Discussion and Action. Review the steps below to learn more about each of these stages.

 

Step 1

Input

  • Watch: How Do I Gather Input?
  • Read: Employee Engagement Cycle - Input Quick Guide
  • Apply: Practice Quiz
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Discussion

  • Watch: What are the keys to a successful discussion?
  • Read: Employee Engagement Cycle - Discussion Quick Guide
  • Apply: Practice Quiz
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Action

  • Watch: How Do I Address Feedback?
  • Read: Action Planning Principles
  • Apply: Review the Resources and Plan Out the Next Steps