🌿Why you should focus on Employee Engagement this December.
January is notorious for resignations.
We’ve all been there — the Christmas break brings time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Cosy nights, festive celebrations, and moments with family often spark bigger questions about life and happiness.
And, for many, that includes their career.
If your employees leave in December feeling disengaged or disconnected, you might find resignation letters waiting in your inbox by January.
But here’s the good news — this is avoidable.
💬 The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
In most cases, people don’t leave because they’re entirely unhappy. Often, they leave because they don’t feel heard, valued, or connected to the bigger picture.
By actively listening to your people — and making small, meaningful changes — you can transform how employees feel about their work. These adjustments don’t have to be huge; often, subtle shifts make the most powerful impact.
🌱 What I’ve Learned from Coaching
Before founding JMC Consulting, I spent six years as a career coach, supporting individuals through job transitions. One of the first things I would do with a client was a skills deep dive.
What struck me every time was how many people struggled to name their own strengths.
That lack of self-awareness often revealed something deeper — they felt lost in their role. They didn’t see their value, didn’t feel appreciated, and weren’t aligned with their company’s purpose or vision. And when people can’t see where they fit, they start to look elsewhere.
When you break it down, it’s easy to see why someone might leave.
🌿 Introducing The Engagement Advantage
This is exactly why I created The Engagement Advantage — a 2–3 hour workshop that helps businesses reconnect their people to purpose.
It focuses on the very thing that roots people to an organisation: understanding their role within it.
Just as every rose in a garden is unique and beautiful in its own right, each employee brings their own value and strength — but they need strong roots to truly flourish.
During the workshop, we place focus on the individual:
Helping each person identify their unique strengths
Understanding how their contributions impact the business
Aligning personal values with company strategy
By the end of the session, each participant leaves with a professional value statement — a clear, confident articulation of what they bring to the business and why it matters.
The result?
A workforce that feels seen, valued, and connected — and far less likely to look for “greener grass.”
🌳 Nourish the Roots, Reap the Rewards
People are the roots of every organisation.
When you nourish the roots, you’ll see stronger growth, deeper loyalty, and richer results.
So, as December approaches, take time to invest in your people. A little focused effort on engagement now means your team will head into the festive season motivated, valued, and committed — not browsing job boards come January.
Because when you engage your people, you grow your business. 🌿