Five Ways to Become More Engaged at Work

"To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth." -Pearl S. Buck

The subject of “Employee Engagement” is a hot topic now for good reason. The extent we are engaged (or disengaged) at work affects our focus, creativity and our ability to drive results.

According to Kevin Kruse, author of the new book Employee Engagement for Everyone, being happier and more fulfilled at work is the responsibility of both senior management and the individual employee.

Let’s focus on you and consider five questions from Kruse’s book that will help you be more engaged in what you do.

1.      What did I do today to improve communication with my manager and peers?
2.      What actions did I take to learn and grow?
3.      Did I thank people today, and who recognized me?
4.      Was I mindful of our company’s long-term goals?
5.      How engaged was I at work?

I encourage you to ask yourself these questions daily for the next thirty days and see what happens.

-Alan Allard, Career Coach