7 More Fascinating Employee Engagement Trends For 2017

7 More Fascinating Employee Engagement Trends For 2017

It’s no surprise that employee engagement numbers have been abysmal for the last few years (and if that is a surprise, you need to read our blog more often.) According to Gallup, engaged employees comprise only around 30% of the workforce. No wonder this post on 2016 engagement trends was so popular. 

Until engagement numbers dramatically increase, we are going to continue presenting these trends. By the looks of things, this will be a long term project. Here is what the experts are saying we can expect for employee engagement in 2017:

1) Employee Engagement Will Grow…Slowly

2) Performance Management Technology 2.0

3) Data Focused Management and HR

4) Organizational De-structure

5) Human Performance Strategy Will Change

6) More Recognition Programs

7) Performance, Culture, & Engagement – Together!

Why does employee engagement persist as a focal point for performance management experts and HR leaders? Because it is directly linked to other factors that matter to every business owner. According to Gallup, engaged teams show dramatically less employee turnover and absenteeism, 17% higher productivity, and 21% greater profitability.