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In their quest to build thriving workforces, HR teams have employed various tactics throughout the years. Compensation, work-life balance, and professional development strategies have all helped enhance employee engagement. Yet increasingly, evidence points to an even more impactful strategy: the cultivation of workplace purpose.

While traditional models emphasize a compliance-based “have-to-do” approach, at WorkProud, we advocate for a “want-to-do” model – inspired by employee pride. This model isn’t merely theoretical; independent research and data reveals that companies where employees indicate high levels of individual work and company pride show turnover rates 40% lower than their less prideful counterparts.

Even though colleague praise boosts camaraderie and productivity, there’s something uniquely powerful about manager-to-employee recognition. When leaders take time out of their busy days to acknowledge successes, employees are inspired to perform at their peak — and they are more likely to extend that recognition to their colleagues. This creates a ripple effect that fosters a workplace culture of recognition.

Employee engagement is one of the most powerful and needle-moving strategies that companies can undertake. Everything from worker productivity to customer satisfaction, to revenue will only grow as engagement increases. The positive outcomes of engagement programs are more than just qualitative — they’re highly measurable.

It’s a good thing that technology has automated processes in the field of human resources. Now more than ever, companies have much to gain by shifting their HR mindset away from administrative duties and toward people-focused strategies. Of course, clerical HR functions are necessary for the success of an organization. But now that software is taking on the heavy lifting of admin work, HR teams are freed up to put on their strategic caps.

In a surprising move, Meta Platforms Inc., also known as Facebook, announced the impending shutdown of Workplace, its business-focused communication and social app. This decision marks the beginning of a transition period for millions of users who have come to rely on Workplace as an essential tool in their professional lives.