Employee Engagement in the Workplace

A highly interactive two hour workshop with practical takeaways focussing on: the importance of employee engagement; its impact on productivity, performance, profitability; as well a staff satisfaction, motivation and retention.

With so much change and uncertainty affecting workplaces locally and globally, it can be easy to overlook an organisation’s biggest asset: its people.

Extensive global studies and surveys evidence that an engaged workforce can elevate team performance and productivity, as well as employee satisfaction, motivation and retention. Gallup’s latest global report on shows that companies with a highly engaged workforce have 21% higher profitability.

This interactive 2-hour workshop is designed to empower you with innovative strategies for fostering employee engagement in your workplace. Through case studies, activities and peer-learning, we aim to equip you with practical tools, insights and actionable solutions to take back and implement in your organisation.

This workshop will include:

• What is Employee Engagement

• The Benefits of an Engaged Workforce

• Facts, Case Studies, Group Activities

• Employee Engagement Strategies including some top tips

Attendees will take away:

• Comprehension of what employee engagement is and its impact on organisational success

• Exposure to latest research and trends

• A clear understanding of employee engagement strategies and practical solutions to take back and implement in the workplace

This workshop will not be recorded. 

People Power Series  

Delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub Workforce Development Team, this series of webinars will give insight, inspiration, and direction to ignite the power of your people. Open to all Greater Manchester’s businesses, it’s a not to be missed series about powering up your business from top to bottom. These workshops can be attended as standalone sessions, but the greatest value is gained from attending the series.

23rd January - Recruitment and Onboarding – Getting it Right First Time
30th January - Management Essentials – Developing Middle/Junior Managers
13th February - People and Performance Management

Meet your trainers

Emma Connolly

Emma’s role is to engage, support and guide businesses in improving the wellbeing of their workforce and leaders, ensuring they have the tools required to implement or enhance their existing wellbeing strategy. Prior to joining the GM Business Growth Hub, she spent two years as Culture and Wellbeing Lead for a large Greater Manchester-based organisation, developing strategies that addressed the varied needs of a workforce that was spread across multiple business units.

Rosalynne Birch

Ros is a dedicated Workforce Development Specialist at the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub. With over 20 years of experience in workforce planning, talent development, and organisational growth, Ros has been involved in driving strategic initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and support business growth across the Greater Manchester region.
In her current role, Ros collaborates with local businesses to identify skill gaps, develop training programmes, and implement workforce strategies that align with industry needs. Her expertise in workforce skills development and her ability to foster strong partnerships with educational institutions and training providers have contributed to the region's economic development.
Ros is passionate about empowering individuals through education and training, and she actively participates in community outreach programmes aimed at improving employability and career prospects for underrepresented groups.

People Power Series  

Delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub Workforce Development Team, this series of webinars will give insight, inspiration, and direction to ignite the power of your people. Open to all Greater Manchester’s businesses, it’s a not to be missed series about powering up your business from top to bottom. These workshops can be attended as standalone sessions, but the greatest value is gained from attending the series.

24th September: People and Performance Management
1st October: Management Development - Developing middle/junior managers
8th October: Recruitment and Onboarding - Getting it right the first time
15th October: Managing Your Workforce Through Change - Staying ahead of the curve