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You’ve got the why, so what’s next? We’re Engaged! Embedded values and behaviours help promote employee engagement. Organisations with higher engagement levels posted total shareholder returns higher than average. Challenging times of leader’s cite culture and employee engagement as a top organisational challenge – something values and behaviours directly feed into. Positive thinking of employees think their organisation’s values positively influence behaviour at work. Talent loss of managers have been told to behave in direct violation of their own organisation’s values with 1 in 10 leaving their job after being asked to do something that made them feel uncomfortable. Culture shock? Less than half of employees feel their executives have created an environment that drives high performance. Perspective check Only two-fifths (38%) of all managers feel that behaviour and company values are very closely aligned compared with two-thirds (66%) of directors. Mirror, Mirror Take some time to really reflect on your organisation’s purpose – what are you doing and why? It’ll give you a really strong foundation to explore the values and behaviours you need everyone to live by to make it happen. Walk the walk, talk the talk Senior leaders play a really important part in how your company culture is shaped and how your values and behaviours are taken up to support it. Make sure they’re leading by example. Take up the challenge If your values and behaviours are not being embraced by all it’ll soon get picked up. Left to fester, a lot of work could be undone. Challenge this in a way that will engage not isolate – you could end up with one of your strongest advocates in return. Live it Your values and behaviours should run through everything you do – use them as a guide to support decision-making at every level. They should be second nature to your people and a real foundation to your culture. Values and Behaviours? Why... Values and Behaviours are your organisation’s DNA. How your people understand and act on them can have a big impact on their engagement and in turn your performance. Need convincing? Here’s a few reasons why values and behaviours should drive your culture and run through everything you do. PEOPLE POWER? Have you unlocked your 52% 22 % 87% 43% 43% ! ! ! 38% 66% At IDG, we’re passionate about what we do and dedicated to helping you and your organisation be happy, healthy and sustainable. It may sound clichéd but it’s true. From specialists in people development and quality management standards, to experts in the field of high performance working, we are here to help you realise your ambitions – whether helping you to improve systems, develop your people or grow your business. If you want to talk about your people and performance, we’d love to hear from you. t. 0844 406 8008 e. [email protected] w. www.i-dg.co.uk Calls will cost 3p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge IDG is the trading name of Improvement Development Growth Ltd. Registered Office: Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW. Registered in England number: 04141322 VAT registration number: 727102071 (CIPD) (CIPD) (ILM) (BlessingWhite) (AON) (Deloitte) 49%
