Active Employee Engagement
Employees want to be engaged in the business. Learn the keys to actively engaging your employees to achieve amazing results.
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Welcome
Active employee engagement dropped to a decade low of 31% for U.S. employers in 2024.
If your organization has such a small percentage of actively engaged employees, you are far from achieving competitive business results.
Learn how you can change that for your organization.
About Our Consulting SERVICES
Our Leader
Richard Gunderson is a leadership strategist and keynote speaker passionate about helping U.S. companies with complex work environments thrive in uncertain times. With over two decades of experience driving performance, Richard brings sharp focus to what matters most: resilient leadership, operational clarity, and employee engagement that fuels results. He has spoken at leading manufacturing forums and collaborates directly with business leaders to align teams, improve decision-making, and create workplaces where people are empowered to perform at their best, especially when times are tough.
Resilience in Action
Presentation #1 Abstract
Resilience in Action: How Smart Leadership Turned Uncertainty into Opportunity:
A field-tested framework for thriving amid disruption.
In times of economic uncertainty, it’s not just systems or strategies that make or break an organization — it’s leadership. In this powerful session, Richard Gunderson shares real-world case studies of businesses in complex work environments that not only survived downturns but emerged stronger, more aligned, and more profitable.
Drawing from firsthand experience and industry data, this session explores how innovative, resilient leadership drives results. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to foster employee engagement, align teams, and make confident decisions under pressure. Leaders will gain a practical blueprint for turning uncertainty into a competitive advantage.
Learning Objective
- Understand how leadership behavior directly impacts organizational resilience.
- Explore proven frameworks for decision-making in high-uncertainty environments.
- Discover communication and team alignment strategies that improve morale and performance.
- Learn from real-world examples with measurable financial outcomes.
Target Audience
Executives, managers, and operational leaders in complex work environments seeking to strengthen their organizations against disruption
Strategic Engagement
Presentation #2 Abstract
Strategic Engagement: Turning Employee Commitment into Competitive Advantage:
Drive productivity, performance, and customer satisfaction through more profound employee commitment.
Companies that excel in performance, retention, and profitability in today's competitive business environment share one common trait: highly engaged employees. However, engagement does not occur by chance; it results from intentional leadership, strategic communication, and a workplace where frontline workers feel seen, heard, and motivated.
In this engaging session, Richard Gunderson examines how businesses with complex work environments utilize practical leadership strategies to unlock employee potential and enhance performance. Through real-world case studies and measurable success stories, this session will offer actionable takeaways that attendees can implement immediately.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the ROI of employee engagement, including productivity and retention gains.
- Identify the leadership behaviors that most effectively build trust and ownership.
- Learn how to structure communication and feedback loops to strengthen team alignment.
- Apply engagement strategies that connect company goals to frontline motivation.
Target Audience
Executives, managers, and operational leaders in complex work environments seeking to strengthen their organizations against disruption
Transform Your Business WITH ACTIVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Increased Productivity
Engaged employees are more motivated and committed to work, increasing efficiency and output. Studies show that highly engaged teams experience productivity levels up to 21% higher than those of disengaged teams (Source: Gallup).
Higher Retention & Lower Turnover Cost
Engaged employees feel valued and connected to the company's mission, reducing the likelihood of leaving. Lower turnover means lower hiring and training costs, allowing organizations to save an estimated 33% of an employee's salary for each retained worker.
Better Customer Satisfaction & Loyalty
Engaged employees deliver superior customer service, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business. Companies with high employee engagement experience 10% higher customer loyalty metrics. (Source: Gallup)
Improved Safety & Reduced Workplace Accidents
Engagement fosters a culture of accountability and attentiveness, which reduces workplace accidents. Engaged workplaces report 48% fewer safety incidents, particularly in manufacturing and industrial environments. (Source: Gallup)