3 — Employee Engagement

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sarah runs surveys every year or two
Asking "Are you happy?" thinking that will do
But engagement's more than just being satisfied
It's caring about results with passion and pride
Engaged employees push for something more
While satisfied ones just don't walk out the door

[Chorus]
Gallup Q12, twelve questions that reveal
Do you know what's expected, do you feel
Connected to the mission, got the tools you need
Friends at work and feedback help you succeed
Survey, analyze, then take action fast
Make managers accountable, make engagement last

[Verse 2]
Design your questions carefully, don't just guess
Anonymous and honest helps reduce the stress
Custom instruments can fit your company culture
But proven frameworks stop you being a vulture
Distribution matters, timing matters too
Make sure every voice can make it through

[Chorus]
Gallup Q12, twelve questions that reveal
Do you know what's expected, do you feel
Connected to the mission, got the tools you need
Friends at work and feedback help you succeed
Survey, analyze, then take action fast
Make managers accountable, make engagement last

[Bridge]
Don't wait a year to check the pulse again
Continuous listening beats the survey pain
Weekly check-ins, monthly temperature reads
Quick pulse surveys address immediate needs
Analysis without action breeds cynicism
Turn data into change, that's the mechanism

[Verse 3]
Break down the scores by team and by leader
Make every manager an engagement feeder
They own the relationship, they drive the change
Coach them on conversations, expand their range
Satisfaction keeps them from leaving today
Engagement makes them want to stay and play

[Chorus]
Gallup Q12, twelve questions that reveal
Do you know what's expected, do you feel
Connected to the mission, got the tools you need
Friends at work and feedback help you succeed
Survey, analyze, then take action fast
Make managers accountable, make engagement last

[Outro]
From survey design to action plans complete
Engagement's the rhythm, the organizational beat
Not just happy workers sitting in their place
But passionate people setting the pace

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