Engaging employees in tough times

The recession has accelerated the focus on talent management and employee engagement.  In 2008 it was something HR was starting to consider when they weren't worrying about recruiting and the skills shortage.  In 2009 it is a reality.  All the businesses I speak to who are making cutbacks are most concerned about how to keep the "survivors" motivated and engaged.

The Harvard Review has a great article on the subject.  Communication is the key to keeping your workforce working with you to achieve business goals.  A great one liner on engagement I came across today was "Engagement is when there is no them, it is all us, us, us."

A great way of sending a positive message to those left behind, it is make sure you treat those facing redundancy well.  A lot of small businesses don't have the budgets for outplacement or employee assistance programmes which is why Recrion has partnered with the European Social Fund and EEDA to promote the Reponse to Redundancy scheme.

R2R enables employers to offer their employees free careers advice and training up to £1000.  Find out more on www.recrion.co.uk/free.

Recrion creates Real Action in the Workplace – visit www.recrion.co.uk to find out how!