Engagement Starts with Managers: Here’s What Really Moves the Needle

Employee engagement is at a 10-year low—and outdated assumptions about what drives it are partly to blame. Too many companies still believe that perks, pay, and an occasional team lunch are enough to keep people motivated. But the reality is clear: if you want stronger performance, better retention, and a healthier culture, it starts with how your people are led, every day.

Join Bonusly for a practical conversation that debunks common myths about engagement and explores the outsized impact managers have on team performance. We’ll dig into why recognition, feedback, and trust aren’t just “nice to haves,” but essential habits that drive real business outcomes—and what’s getting in the way of more managers leading this way today.

Because while HR can guide the strategy, engagement lives or dies in the manager-employee relationship. And when managers have the right tools and support, they can build high-performing teams that are connected, motivated, and ready to win.

We’ll dig into:

• What the data actually says about the manager’s role in engagement
• Why old-school tools and thinking are setting managers up to fail
• The most overlooked drivers of engagement—and how to activate them
• Tactical actions managers can take today to create more engaged, resilient teams

This is a must-attend session for People leaders and frontline managers who want to drive better performance—by leading with intention, not assumption.