#3: AT WORK, I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT I DO BEST EVERYDAY

Why It's Important

One of the most powerful strategies for managers and organizations is giving their employees opportunities to apply the best of their natural selves (their talents) as well as their skills and knowledge.

As the leading attribute employees look for in a new job — and its absence one of the main reasons employees leave a job — when people get to do what they do best every day at work, the organizations they work for get a boost in employee attraction, engagement and retention.

What the Numbers Say

Globally, one in three employees strongly agree that they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. By doubling that ratio, organizations could realize a 6% increase in customer engagement scores, an 11% increase in profitability, a 30% reduction in turnover and a 36% reduction in safety incidents.

What the Best Managers Do

Successful managers get to know their employees as individuals and give them opportunities to apply the best of their natural selves — their talents. They talk to each employee about their unique value and make adjustments to align work, when possible, with team members' talents.

The best managers know where their employees excel and position them so that they are engaged and provide maximum value to the organization.

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