Corporate CPR Episode 91: How Every Leader Can Influence A Company’s Employee Engagement

On today’s episode we are talking about how every leader can influence a company’s employee engagement.  Paul ter Wal is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author and founder of ANDARE (now Ter Wal Beheer BV). His journey has evolved from sick leave reduction to transforming company culture, amplition, and engagement. Pioneering "Value-to-Profit," he aligns core values with employees' essentials for heightened profitability. Backed by scientific roots, his model fosters vibrant cultures, engagement, and profitability. His approach empowers organizations to implement innovative engagement, vitality, and sick leave strategies, guided by the 7 keys of Talent Management Engagement as ROI.Paul is a guest lecturer at Maastricht University, Masters Work, Health and Career and is registered as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with the organisation Professional Speakers Australia and a Fellow (FPSA) with the Professional Speaking Association in Great Britain and Ireland.Key Takeaways: Global Engagement: Workforce engagement levels vary globally. About 15% of employees worldwide are fully engaged, with differences in engagement seen across regions like Europe, South Asia, the US, and Canada.Generational Impact: Generational differences influence work attitudes. Older generations valued duty, while younger ones prioritize personal fulfillment. Leaders must adapt to these shifts when motivating and engaging their teams.Evolving Leadership: Leaders now facilitate and support teams rather than simply excelling individually. Many leaders promoted for skills lack vital leadership abilities needed for effective team engagement.ABC of Engagement: Autonomy, Belonging, and Competencies drive engagement. Leaders should offer decision-making autonomy, create belongingness, and foster skill development.Non-Negotiable Values: Organizations need core values that guide purpose. Hiring should align with these values, promoting belongingness and engagement.Leaders' Vital Role: Effective leadership involves understanding each team member's strengths, nurturing development, aligning personal and organizational purposes, and ensuring open communication.Personalized Conversations: Engaging conversations with both high and underperforming employees offer insights for better team dynamics and performance. Informal settings encourage candid exchanges.Effective Communication: Open and active communication builds trust. Relaxed settings like walking meetings enable honest discussions.Recognition and Feedback: Recognizing achievements and offering feedback drive engagement. Positive feedback sessions focusing on strengths encourage growth ownership.Top 3 Takeaways: Stop talking about human resources. Nowadays we talk about human beings. Change negative issues into a positive approach.Take your position as a leader seriously because you’re there to support and facilitate employees. How to connect with Paul:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulterWalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulterwal/