Engagement is not an annual event. It is the sum of everyday experiences: clear goals, fair recognition and managers who listen.
Start with managers
Most engagement problems are manager problems. Equip first-line managers with simple routines for one-to-ones and feedback.
Measure little, act fast
Short pulse surveys with visible follow-up build more trust than long annual surveys.
Make recognition specific
Recognition tied to real outcomes motivates far more than generic rewards.