Imagine a workplace where every employee cares deeply about their colleagues, where they innately make decisions that align to your company values, and where they show up to work excited to impress one another with the results they drive. A workplace where authentic human relationships catalyze organizational success.

At Round Table Companies (RTC), we know that building a vibrant, purpose-driven culture is about more than just implementing new programs—it’s about igniting the spark within each individual and setting ablaze their passion and creativity while strengthening their resilience.

Our unique approach to enhancing employee engagement revolves around fostering genuine human connection, which we’ve done since the dawn of time! (Not really, but for 25 years or so.) From engaging with audiences on television screens, to shepherding CEOs to write the book they were born to write, to inspiring sales teams to see the humanity of everyone they meet, our founder, Corey Blake, has made it his personal mission to engage so deeply with individuals that they cannot help but be in awe of who they are, what they do, and how they contribute to their work in brilliant and beautiful ways.

Research supports the idea that authentic employee engagement, vulnerability, and psychological safety are all intrinsically linked. When people feel safe enough to take risks and show up to work as their full, authentic selves, that little spark of potential catches flame and invites others to feel awe for who they are and the unique gifts they’re bringing to the table. That awe motivates employees to want to trust themselves and each other, to want to foster deep connections, and to want to hold one another accountable to their commitments.

Because psychological safety is so critical to employee engagement and employee performance, our expertise lies in creating an environment where employees feel deeply seen and connected, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

On the other hand, when leaders neglect to satisfy and engage employees, the consequences can be far-reaching and detrimental to the organization.

• Decreased productivity and profitability. According to Gallup, actively disengaged employees cost the US $483 billion to $605 billion in lost productivity per year.⁵

• Higher turnover rates. A study by the Center for American Progress found that the cost of replacing an employee can range from 16 percent to 213 percent of their annual salary, depending on the position.⁶

• Reduced customer satisfaction. A study by Qualtrics found that 79 percent of employees who work at companies with a high customer experience are highly or moderately engaged, compared with only 49 percent of employees who work at companies with an average or low customer experience.⁷

• Negative impact on team morale. A study by Gallup found that actively disengaged employees are more likely to report experiencing stress and even physical pain than their engaged counterparts.⁸

The cost of neglecting employee satisfaction and engagement is simply too high for any organization to ignore. Prioritizing employee engagement is important to creating a culture of trust, accountability, and care, and to unlock the full potential of your workforce.