Why Engagement Matters

Employees make decisions and take actions every day that can affect The University of New Mexico, drive performance and innovation, and move the University forward.

According to Gallup, decades of employee engagement research shows that engaged employees produce better outcomes and are happier in their work.

 

Stronger Engagement Means:  

 TurnoverDecreased Turnover

 WellnessIncreased Well-Being

ProductivityHigher Productivity

AbsentLower Absenteeism 

 

The way UNM treats employees, and how employees treat one another, can influence their level of engagement and affect their actions.

Happy and engaged employees have a positive impact on the outcomes we deliver for our students and in the execution of our mission. Actively disengaged employees are unhappy and can potentially undermine what their engaged coworkers accomplish and will negatively impact the delivery of the University’s mission.

The Role of the Supervisor

Gallup’s research shows that the direct supervisor accounts for 70% of the variance in team engagement. Working with unit leaders to understand the results for their areas, and supporting them in establishing action items will be critical in affecting change for individual employees and improving their engagement.