Best Practices for Improving Engagement Across Talent Lifecycle

This report presents findings from the Engagement Strategy Benchmarking Survey conducted by Engage2Excel’s Trendicators research division. It outlines the significance of engagement as a measurable indicator of organizational success and its influence on performance, retention, and competitive advantage. The report identifies that while many organizations recognize the importance of employee and candidate engagement, few have effective strategies or processes established to enhance engagement throughout the talent lifecycle. The document emphasizes that managers play a crucial role in influencing engagement levels but often lack the necessary authority and training to improve these skills. The report details the challenges organizations face in achieving high engagement, including fragmented responsibilities and insufficient follow-up on employee feedback. Additionally, it highlights the need for a comprehensive engagement strategy that spans from recruitment to retirement, supported by accountability and effective training for managers to foster engagement effectively across all phases of the talent lifecycle.