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With the recent pressure to reduce or scale back diversity programs, we have some news - our data says employees like their company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts. While our response may be controversial, the Q4 2024 Employee Experience & Engagement Survey by Engage2Excel sheds light on how U.S. employees perceive their employers’ DE&I initiatives. It provides valuable insights into workplace diversity and what employees want as organizations reevaluate their diversity programs.

Employee engagement is critical in achieving positive organizational outcomes, such as higher retention rates, greater customer satisfaction and improved financial performance. The Employee Engagement Index (EEI) Survey, developed by Dr. Jack Wiley of Engage2Excel, has been tracking these trends since 2016. The latest survey results from Q4 2024 reveal a significant rebound in employee engagement, providing encouraging news for business leaders.

How to make work more interesting and challenging.

In my previous column, I began exploring the seven individual attributes of the RESPECT (Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education and Career Growth, Conditions, and Truth) model, starting with recognition. In this column, I examine the first “E” of the model, which represents exciting work).

Today’s competitive business environment has made attracting and retaining top talent more challenging. Companies are constantly seeking innovative strategies to not only bring in skilled professionals but also to keep them engaged and satisfied in their roles. One powerful yet often underutilized tool in this endeavor is employee recognition. By leveraging recognition effectively, organizations can create a positive work culture that attracts high-quality candidates and fosters long-term employee loyalty.