Free snacks and “employee of the month” plaques might feel like easy ways to engage your employees, but they barely scratch the surface. While fun perks can temporarily boost morale, lasting ...

According to a Gallup poll published in January, employee engagement in the U.S. dropped significantly in 2024, to the lowest point it’s seen in nearly a decade, with only 31% of employees engaged.

Employee engagement starts at the team level, and managers play a direct role in shaping workplace culture and motivation. Small but meaningful actions on the part of each team’s manager—such as ...