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Are yours? May 5, 2016 *•* [Joe Mechlinski](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/author/joe-mechlinski) Did you know that [according to Gallup, 70% of American workers are not engaged](http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/163007/state-american-workplace.aspx)? So, how do you keep your employees engaged? Or better yet, how do you FIND THE RIGHT TALENT for your business, the kind of talent that challenges themselves to be better every day, is passionate about your purpose, mission, and raises the level of standards for the rest of your employees? Before we talk about helping you FIND THE RIGHT TALENT, let me share with you three [strategies on how to break this trend of disengagement among your employees](http://growregardless.com/tpckeynote). [![PCKN thmb](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pckn-thmb-300x195-1.png?height=195&name=pckn-thmb-300x195-1.png)](https://www.shiftthework.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pckn-thmb-300x195-1.png) Back in October, I had the opportunity to share these three strategies with more than 500 people during my key note at the Microsoft Partner Channel Event and now I want to share them with you. I believe Grow Regardless became the #1 book in the world in 2013 because it addressed this most critical concern: how to attract, acquire, hire, onboard, and train your talent more fully. And let’s face it, if 70% of American workers are disengaged, then better talent management and improved talent acquisition strategies should be in the top three priorities for every company. The good news: in 2014 entreQuest is going to continue to offer great content and value to the market, have impact on clients in our community, and contribute to companies growing regardless through better talent management and acquisition solutions. Here’s to more 30 percenters for us all!   *[Joe Mechlinski](http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=1524338&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Ajoe%20me%2Cidx%3A2-2-3)is CEO and Co-Founder of entreQuest, where he's helped hundreds of companies prosper through some of the worst economic times in history. Joe's debut book, Grow Regardless, an instant New York Times bestseller, defines strategic growth, change management, and organizational development.* ### Share this: - Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) - Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ### *Related* [Ditch the Dated: Why Annual Employee Surveys are Yesterday’s News](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/ditch-the-dated-why-annual-employee-surveys-are-yesterdays-news) February 6, 2024 In "Business Growth" [Why We're All-in on Context-driven Surveys](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/context-driven-surveys) November 1, 2023 In "Business Growth" [Less Overload = Faster Reintegration](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/latch-unlocks-less-overload-faster-reintergration) September 26, 2023 In "Business Growth" TOPICS: [Business Growth](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/tag/business-growth), [Employee Engagement](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) #### RECENT POSTS ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.47.12%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.47.12%20AM.png) The Shocking Truth About the Hidden Cost of Meetings](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/the-shocking-truth-about-the-hidden-cost-of-meetings) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png) 5 Surprising Truths Employees Miss About Their Leaders](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/5-surprising-truths-employees-miss-about-their-leaders) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.36.18%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.36.18%20AM.png) Big Ideas & Bold Predictions for 2024](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/big-ideas-bold-predictions-for-2024) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.23.22%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.23.22%20AM.png) Are You Ready for the AI Leap in Leadership?](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-ai-leap-in-leadership) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.21.43%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.21.43%20AM.png) Are You Ready For Your Next Big Meeting?](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-your-next-big-meeting) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-rev.png?width=348&height=348&name=new-shift-logo-rev.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.shiftthework.com/contact-us) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) © 2026 SHIFT. 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