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Engaged workforce ''is good for business''

23 March 2010
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Engaged workforce ''is good for business''Company bosses have been advised that an engaged workforce could help to drive continuous improvements within their firms.

The government has collaborated with a number of representatives from across the business sector to develop guidance highlighting the advantages of employee engagement.

Supermarket chain Sainsbury''s was among the contributors, along with United Utilities, the Civil Service and the CBI.

Richard Lambert, director general of the CBI, said the recent recession highlighted the fact that an engaged workforce can help a company come through difficult times "in better shape".

Justin King, chief executive of Sainsbury''s, added: "Our colleagues are key to the success of our business."

This coincides with a new study from the National Training Awards, which found that 43 per cent of employees consider a passion for their job as a strong performance motivator.

Meanwhile, 32 per cent of respondents said they find money a good motivation to perform strongly at work.
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