Episode 220: Employee Engagement- Business Tip of the Month with Harry Geller of National Pool Partners
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Episode Summary:\\xa0
Today, we sit down with Harry Geller, former Co-Owner of Magnolia Pool and Spa and NPP\\u2019s Vice President of Human Resources.\\xa0
After sharing his experience in dealing with the fallout of Hurricane Ian, along with giving some pointers on keeping your pool (and yourself) safe during extreme weather events, Harry dives into the topic of today\\u2019s episode: employee engagement.\\xa0
Harry gives some alarming statistics showing that only 33% of workers across the U.S. are actively engaged in their roles. He explains how to troubleshoot this issue if you\\u2019re dealing with disengaged employees in your own business, and how to then create a company culture that leads to passionate and proactive people.\\xa0
He offers advice on empowering your employees to take initiative and prioritize their own career development, how to explain your company\\u2019s vision and mission in a way that inspires your team to live those values in their work, and how to measure employee engagement via surveys.\\xa0
Here\\u2019s a Glimpse of What You\\u2019ll Learn:\\xa0
- 00:45\\xa0- Hurricane Ian fallout\\xa0
- 06:25\\xa0- Don't drain your pool during a storm\\xa0
- 08:36\\xa0- Defining \\u201cemployee engagement\\u201d\\xa0
- 10:34\\xa0- Engaged versus disengaged employees\\xa0
- 12:44\\xa0- Key drivers of employee engagement\\xa0
- 14:17\\xa0- Nailing the onboarding process<