Winning Spirit Magazine March-April 2016 | Page 6

LHM VOICES - MEASURING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT LHM Voices 2015, our Group-wide employee engagement survey, was conducted this past November. The survey is a way for us to discover what’s working within the Group and what could work even better. The research objectives of the survey were to measure two areas: 1. Employee Engagement and 2. Alignment with our mission, vision and values. Qualtrics, the independent research company conducting the survey, received 3,594 survey responses, which represents 34% of the entire Larry H. Miller Group employees, up from the 2013 response rate of 24%. Employee Engagement is a broad term that encompasses: satisfaction, morale, job attitude, perception of leadership, recognition and sense of contribution. On a 5-point scale, from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree,” respondents rated their position on key anchor statements (see graphics below) resulting in three favorability rankings: Favorable, Neutral and Unfavorable. The overall engagement score for the LHM Group: 74 12% Engagement scores above 70 are considered an absolute strength. 4 Applying the responses to the LHM workplace. Based on the Favorable, Neutral and Unfavorable rankings, our employee engagement (or disengagement) can be reflected in the following attitudes: % 74 % HIGHLY ENGAGED 84% • Constantly learning and taking risks, stretching beyond your comfort zone • Take personal satisfaction in the quality of your work • Although work can be stressful at times, you find it rewarding and fun • You love your job PRIDE IN WORKPL