Offering employee benefits and incentives, challenging work and other measures are frequently considered to support employee wellness and engagement. One difficulty some employers have is determining how to measure and track the engagement of employees in particular projects and programs in order to figure out whether policies are effective.
Businesses have an opportunity to engage their employees in sustainability efforts, according to Greenbiz.com. A survey recently found that many workers are not fully aware of sustainability programs run by their employers, and may wish to be further educated and informed.
For employers with initiatives of this sort, there may be an opportunity to improve both the programs and employee attitudes by providing them with information on how it impacts their own lives and communities. This makes the benefits more immediate and understandable, encouraging participation.
Companies that commit to these types of programs display higher employee satisfaction, according to the researchers. They also found that younger employees and women are typically more interested in sustainability. Additionally, surveys and discussions that are not followed by action may have a negative impact on enthusiasm.
