{"id":518265,"date":"2025-04-11T12:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/?p=518265"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:43:39","slug":"employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Employee Journey: What Drives Engagement, Growth and Loyalty \u2013 Insights from the TSOW Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>What truly makes employees tick? What keeps them engaged, helps them grow and inspires them to stay? At <em>The Shape of Work (TSOW)<\/em> community, we decided to find out &#8211; straight from the people who live this journey every day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We asked 7 simple but powerful questions to our vibrant community and their responses were full of honest insights and actionable takeaways. Whether you\u2019re a People Leader, HR pro or simply passionate about workplace culture, this blog breaks it down for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#1_What_helps_bring_back_engagement_when_it_drops\" >1. What helps bring back engagement when it drops?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#2_Whats_the_most_important_factor_in_making_an_employees_first_90_days_successful\" >2. What\u2019s the most important factor in making an employee\u2019s first 90 days successful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#3_Whats_the_biggest_reason_employees_stay_long-term\" >3. What\u2019s the biggest reason employees stay long-term?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#4_Which_stage_had_the_biggest_impact_on_employee_growth\" >4. Which stage had the biggest impact on employee growth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#5_Whats_the_hardest_transition_in_an_employees_lifecycle\" >5. What\u2019s the hardest transition in an employee\u2019s lifecycle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#6_How_can_companies_improve_the_employee_offboarding_experience\" >6. How can companies improve the employee offboarding experience?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#7_When_do_people_feel_most_compelled_to_leave_anonymous_feedback\" >7. When do people feel most compelled to leave anonymous feedback?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-what-helps-bring-back-engagement-when-it-drops\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_helps_bring_back_engagement_when_it_drops\"><\/span><strong>1. What helps bring back engagement when it drops?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metrobi.com\/delivery-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top driver<\/a>: A fresh challenge or new responsibility \u2013 <em>53.57%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Other big boosters:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>More recognition for my work \u2013 <em>42.86%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/the-balancing-act-redefining-work-life-balance-in-2024\/\">Better work-life balance<\/a> \u2013 <em>42.86%<br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Stronger leadership communication \u2013 <em>35.71%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Growth &gt; Perks: Employees crave <em>challenge and meaning<\/em> more than comfort.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/productivity-recognition-feedback-playbook\/\">Recognition fuels motivation<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Work-life balance and communication <em>still matter<\/em>\u2014especially during dips in engagement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions for TSOW:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Introduce challenge-driven roles or stretch projects.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Create weekly wins shoutouts.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Run Leadership AMA sessions to foster better transparency and trust.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-2-what-s-the-most-important-factor-in-making-an-employee-s-first-90-days-successful\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Whats_the_most_important_factor_in_making_an_employees_first_90_days_successful\"><\/span><strong>2. What\u2019s the most important factor in making an employee\u2019s first 90 days successful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Clear role expectations &amp; training \u2013 <em>81.58%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Followed by:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Supportive team &amp; manager \u2013 <em>68.42%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Career development plan \u2013 <em>39.47%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Early wins &amp; recognition \u2013 <em>26.32%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em>Clarity is king<\/em> \u2013 employees want to know what success looks like from Day 1.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><em>Human connection<\/em> still plays a huge role.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Recognition is great, but not a substitute for structure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Use onboarding templates that define roles + goals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Train managers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/new-hire-onboarding\/\">effective onboarding<\/a> check-ins.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pair newbies with onboarding buddies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-3-what-s-the-biggest-reason-employees-stay-long-term\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Whats_the_biggest_reason_employees_stay_long-term\"><\/span><strong>3. What\u2019s the biggest reason employees stay long-term?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A supportive manager &amp; leadership team \u2013 <em>64.44%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Other top reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Career growth opportunities \u2013 <em>60%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Belonging and culture \u2013 <em>53.33%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Competitive compensation \u2013 <em>51.11%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Leadership &gt; Pay \u2013 people stay for <em>people<\/em>, not just paychecks.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Career <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-journey-engagement-growth-loyalty\/\">growth is a long-term loyalty<\/a> magnet.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/work-culture-surveys\/\">trong culture and sense<\/a> of belonging seal the deal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Invest in manager enablement programs.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Map visible career growth pathways.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Celebrate rituals and community wins\u2014<em>culture is built in moments<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-4-which-stage-had-the-biggest-impact-on-employee-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_stage_had_the_biggest_impact_on_employee_growth\"><\/span><strong>4. Which stage had the biggest impact on employee growth?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Leadership or mentorship moments \u2013 <em>50%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also key:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Mid-career development opportunities \u2013 <em>43.75%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>First big project \u2013 <em>34.38%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Onboarding \u2013 <em>21.88%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Mentorship isn&#8217;t a <em>nice-to-have<\/em>, it\u2019s a <em>growth accelerator<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Mid-career support is often overlooked but deeply valued.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Onboarding matters, but <em>long-term guidance<\/em> is what shapes careers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Launch a \u201cMentorship Mondays\u201d series.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Build a Mid-Career Growth Playbook.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Assign stretch projects earlier in an employee\u2019s journey.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Add micro-mentorship moments to onboarding.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-5-what-s-the-hardest-transition-in-an-employee-s-lifecycle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Whats_the_hardest_transition_in_an_employees_lifecycle\"><\/span><strong>5. What\u2019s the hardest transition in an employee\u2019s lifecycle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Moving from individual contributor to manager \u2013 <em>48.48%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Adjusting to a new team or department \u2013 <em>48.48%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Others found these tough too:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Career progression or exits \u2013 <em>36.36%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Returning from leave \u2013 <em>24.24%<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Becoming a manager = big leap. Support is <em>critical<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Team transitions are equally tough, with new cultures and expectations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Career exits and returns need <em>emotional and structural support<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Create a New Manager Starter Pack.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Design a &#8220;New Team Onboarding Kit&#8221; for internal moves.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Start a Career Transitions Circle.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Build a Reboarding Playbook for returning employees.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-6-how-can-companies-improve-the-employee-offboarding-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_can_companies_improve_the_employee_offboarding_experience\"><\/span><strong>6. How can companies improve the employee offboarding experience?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Maintaining positive relationships for rehires \u2013 <em>57.89%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Recognizing contributions \u2013 <em>55.26%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Providing honest exit feedback \u2013 <em>52.63%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Employees remember <em>how they leave<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Recognition and respect during exits = goodwill + future rehires.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Feedback is expected and appreciated.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Share a \u201cGood Goodbye Guide\u201d.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Host Alumni AMAs to build lasting trust.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Offer an Exit Interview Toolkit.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Celebrate farewells with appreciation videos or a kudos wall.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-7-when-do-people-feel-most-compelled-to-leave-anonymous-feedback\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_do_people_feel_most_compelled_to_leave_anonymous_feedback\"><\/span><strong>7. When do people feel most compelled to leave anonymous feedback?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>When a policy feels unfair \u2013 <em>55.88%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>When a process feels broken \u2013 <em>47.06%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>After difficult team experiences \u2013 <em>44.12%<\/em><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>When ideas aren\u2019t heard \u2013 <em>44.12%<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Unfairness = biggest trigger for anonymous feedback.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>People want broken systems fixed\u2014not ignored.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Lack of voice and poor team experiences drive disengagement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Run a \u201cPolicy Pulse\u201d survey regularly.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Create a \u201cFix This Process\u201d anonymous channel.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Celebrate feedback-to-action wins publicly to close the loop.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-final-thought\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From engagement dips to growth moments, from onboarding to offboarding \u2013 the employee journey is a living, breathing experience. And the TSOW Community just showed us that when companies listen, support and grow with their people, magic happens. You may also consider partnering with experts like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuallatinos.com\/find-talent\/virtual-legal-assistant\/\">Virtual Latinos<\/a> who offers highly skilled virtual assistants and understand the employee journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What truly makes employees tick? What keeps them engaged, helps them grow and inspires them to stay? At The Shape of Work (TSOW) community, we decided to find out &#8211; straight from the people who live this journey every day. 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