Today more than ever, employees want more than paychecks. They want purpose and meaning from their work. They’re seeking relationships with supervisors who can mentor them. They want to be engaged. Every day. For employers, this new generation of workers comes with challenges—a lot of challenges. But it also presents an incredible opportunity.

The Benefits of Engagement by the Numbers:

Absenteeism: 41% lower

Turnover: 59% lower

Employee safety incidents: 41% fewer

Productivity: 17% higher

Sales: 20% higher

Profitability: 21% higher