An engaged workforce strengthens a business, can dramatically increase productivity and could increase an organisation's ability to weather difficult economic conditions.

An overview of what Employee engagement can bring to your organisation:
Increased innovation
Increased levels of attendance
Productivity and performance gains
Higher levels of motivation
Lower levels of staff turnover.

Here are some facts and figures that back this up:
A Watson Wyatt study of 115 companies suggested that a company with highly engaged employees achieves a financial performance four times greater than companies with poor engagement
It is estimated that engaged employees take an average of 2.69 sick days per year; the disengaged take 6.19
Engaged employees generate 43% more revenue (Hay Group)
67% of engaged advocate their organisation; only 3% of the disengaged do (Gallup)
9 out of 10 of the key barriers to successful change are people related (PWC)
59% of engaged employees say work brings out their most creative ideas - only 3% of the disengaged agree (Gallup). 
Edifying Kudos training can show you how to improve engagement in your workplace.