Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Attract and Retain Your Industry's Top Talent

If you are looking for employee engagement ideas, you’re in the right place. It’s no secret. Your employees’ satisfaction level is a key factor in staff retention. With the high costs associated with your employee turnover rate, it’s important to figure out your retention strategies now.Employee engagement is a widely used term, so much so that many organizations consider it cliché and don’t take the concept as seriously as they should. There is a big difference between employee satisfaction and happiness. A satisfied employee shows up at work, does his or her job and leaves. On the other hand, when employees are emotionally committed to their employer, they are said to be highly engaged. Your employees are no longer working simply for a paycheck or promotion. Newer generations want to care about both their work and the organization they for which they do their job. Engaged employees bring in their full effort so that they contribute more to the organization’s overall goals. Why does discretionary effort matter? Because it means that they are doing their job without being asked, lowering their need to be constantly supervised and increasing their productivity, levels of customer service, sales, profits, and goodwill. In short, employee engagement achievement is vital for employees and their employers.Face it; your best employees have the power to take their skills elsewhere. And that leaves your leadership team with an enormous challenge: winning the war for top talent! You need employee retention techniques that work. Taking an employee engagement survey is a good first step, but without followup action to connect with and engage your team, your survey efforts alone are futile. This employee disengagement trend reaches far beyond just manufacturing. The Gallup organization reports close to 71% of all staff feel unsupported, detached, or disengaged from their current employer. The impact costs US businesses more than $450 billion in lost productivity each year. In this book, you’ll find many strategies to will help you experience the benefits of having an engaged workforce. Open up the book to any page and implement the ideas and strategies listed. Encourage and empower your leadership team to go beyond the engagement questionnaire. Find out what employees want to increase their satisfaction levels and then help them get it.The bad news is that disengagement levels have been about the same for companies overall since Gallup and other organizations started measuring engagement levels. The good news is we already know how to discourage top talent from leaving: keep them engaged. With an engaged workforce, employees work harder, have fewer safety incidents, and are more loyal and profitable to their company. Studies show that engaged employees have:• 50% fewer accidents• 41% fewer quality defects• 30% fewer health care costsNot surprisingly, unhappy workers return only 60% of their salary in the value they provide.With an estimated five million manufacturing jobs going unfilled by 2020, it’s time to take smart steps to make sure your company isn’t affected. That means creating a workplace culture that works … based on proven results, fresh ideas and new ways of generating loyalty from your staff. Use the employee engagement strategies in this book to help your company be an employer of choice. Engagement techniques work – if you work them!

Lisa Ryan is a powerhouse in the world of manufacturing, construction, and skilled trades. Her expertise spans these sectors, where she has become a trusted ally in creating vibrant workplace cultures. With a keen understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in these male-dominated industries, Lisa has developed tailored strategies to attract and retain the best talent. Whether it's implementing an "open mind" policy in manufacturing to foster frank discussions, encouraging construction managers to build strong relationships with their teams, or helping skilled trade organizations flatten their structures to empower employees, Lisa's approach is both innovative and practical. Her work has led to increased efficiency, collaboration, and growth across these sectors, turning ordinary workplaces into extraordinary environments where people thrive.

Speaker and Thought Leader:
Lisa is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for her engaging and inspiring presentations. She has spoken at conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing her wisdom and passion for gratitude strategy, or "Grategy," as she fondly calls it.

Author and Educator:
In addition to "Manufacturing Engagement," Lisa has authored several other books, including "The Upside of Down Times: Discovering the Power of Gratitude." Her writings are a testament to her commitment to positive organizational change and personal growth.

Founder of Grategy, LLC:
As the Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist of Grategy, LLC, Lisa's mission is to set the foundation for everything she does. Her company embodies the principles of gratitude strategy, focusing on creating positive, appreciative cultures within organizations.

Awards and Recognition:
Lisa's work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. Her innovative approach and dedication to her clients have made her a respected figure in her field.